Pagano v Citizens Bank - Emergency Motion Denied
Summary
The Georgia Court of Appeals denied an emergency motion filed by appellant Maria Theresa Pagano seeking a stay pending appeal in her case against Citizens Bank, N.A. The emergency motion for stay was denied, leaving the lower court ruling in place. This is a procedural ruling that does not establish new legal precedent or impose compliance obligations on any party.
What changed
The Georgia Court of Appeals issued a one-page order denying appellant's Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Appeal in the case of Pagano v. Citizens Bank, N.A. The denial means the lower court ruling remains in effect while the appeal proceeds. Affected parties should note this is a procedural ruling that does not establish new legal precedent or create compliance obligations beyond the existing court proceedings.
For Citizens Bank, the denial of the stay motion preserves the bank's position in the litigation. For the appellant, the ruling means the underlying judgment or order remains active during the appeal. This procedural outcome does not affect other banks or create broader regulatory implications beyond this specific case.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on underlying appeal
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Maria Theresa Pagano v. Citizens Bank, N.A.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: A26E0179
Disposition: Emergency Motion Denied
Disposition
Emergency Motion Denied
Combined Opinion
Court of Appeals
of the State of Georgia
ATLANTA,____________________
April 13, 2026
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
A26E0179. MARIA THERESA PAGANO v. CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Appellant’s Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Appeal is hereby DENIED.
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Clerk’s Office,
Atlanta,____________________
04/13/2026
I certify that the above is a true extract from
the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Witness my signature and the seal of said court
hereto affixed the day and year last above written.
, Clerk.
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