Courts & Litigation

Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion

The Georgia Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson, docket number A25A1828. The court reversed the grant of summary judgment in Case No. A25A1730 and affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss in Case No. A25A1828.

Leighton A. McGregor v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Leighton A. McGregor. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal regarding an out-of-time notice, citing recent legislative changes and prior case law. The dismissal is based on the mootness of the issue presented.

Robertson v. Parker-Smith - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an emergency motion in the case of Robertson v. Parker-Smith. The appellant petitioned for a Writ of Mandamus but failed to follow the required procedure of filing in the appropriate lower court first.

Hicks v. City of Albany - Negligence Action

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to dismiss a negligence action filed by Edwin Hicks against the City of Albany. The dismissal was based on insufficient ante litem notice provided by Hicks regarding his injuries sustained from a stormwater drainage lid. The court found the notice did not adequately describe the alleged negligence.

Norhaven Partners LLC v. Justin Rice - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted a discretionary application in the case of Norhaven Partners, LLC et al v. Justin Rice et al. The order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days.

Stafford v. Heritage Select LLC - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied a discretionary application in the case of Robert Stafford v. Heritage Select LLC. The docket number for this case is A26D0331. This denial signifies the conclusion of the appellate review process for this specific application.

Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion Withdrawn

The Georgia Court of Appeals has withdrawn the opinion in Cleveland Calhoun Peterson, as of the Estate of Mary Jeannette Willcoxson Peterson v. Charles Alexander Peterson. The withdrawal was granted upon the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal, releasing jurisdiction back to the trial court.

Court of Appeals of Georgia Opinion Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has withdrawn an opinion in the case of Cleveland Calhoun Peterson, as Executor of the Estate of Mary Jeannette Willcoxson Peterson v. Charles Alexander Peterson. The withdrawal was granted upon the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal, releasing jurisdiction back to the trial court.

Dallow v. Kelly - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied discretionary applications in the case of Dallow v. Kelly. The court also denied Joel A. Dallow's motion to stay consideration of a related case. The disposition indicates a final decision on the applications.

Shaw v. Atlanta 330, LLC - Case Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Dominique Shaw v. Atlanta 330, LLC to the appropriate state or superior court. The appellate court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal originating from a magistrate court dispossessory action.