US Courts

Willie E. Garlington v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in Willie E. Garlington et al v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, docket number A26A1016. The dismissal was based on the finding that the default judgment entered by the trial court was not a final judgment, as it left the issue of equitable relief pending.

Wesley Romine v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Wesley Romine for multiple sex offenses against a minor. The court found that Romine's trial counsel was not constitutionally ineffective, rejecting his argument for a new trial. The ruling upholds the original sentencing.

Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden - Habeas Corpus Appeal Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden to the Supreme Court of Georgia. This action is due to the Supreme Court's exclusive appellate jurisdiction over habeas corpus cases.

Hardy Foods LLC v. MacKenzie Morgan - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an interlocutory application in the case of Hardy Foods, LLC v. MacKenzie Morgan. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal. This order directs the Clerk of State Court to include a copy of this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

Yonathan Michael v. Bethlehem Desta - Property Partition Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's order directing the partition of property between co-tenants Yonathan Michael and Bethlehem Desta. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's adjustment of the parties' accounts during the partition process.

Brandon Cox v. State - Criminal Law Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Brandon Cox for disorderly conduct and obstruction of an officer. Cox appealed based on several grounds, including the trial court's jury instructions and ineffective assistance of counsel.

Isaac Woods v. Allstate Insurance Company - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Isaac Woods et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company. The court found that the plaintiffs had a right of direct appeal from the trial court's dismissal of their breach of contract claims.

Cathy Watson v. Andrew S. Lovvorn - Case Transferred

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Cathy Watson v. Andrew S. Lovvorn to the appropriate Superior/State Court of Carroll County. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the discretionary appeal from a magistrate court judgment.

William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, Lp - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, LP. The dismissal was based on the appellant's failure to follow the required procedure for discretionary appeals after the denial of a motion to set aside a prior ruling.

Liu Weidong v. Gwinnett County - Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Liu Weidong's application for discretionary appeal in the case of Gwinnett County v. Liu Weidong. The dismissal was due to Weidong's failure to follow proper interlocutory appeal procedures, specifically not obtaining a certificate of immediate review.