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Marriage of Snelson and Baez - Divorce/Custody Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a Thirteenth Judicial District Court decision in a divorce and child custody case. The District Court granted primary residential custody of the parties' minor child to Hannah Galia Snelson and awarded Domingo Baez Jr. structured parenting time. The Court also maintained a five-year order of protection with amendments permitting parenting exchanges through a structured application.

Roberts v. State - Felony Murder Appeal Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred Santavious Roberts' felony murder appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia. Roberts pled guilty to felony murder and received a life sentence in November 2024. The transfer was ordered because the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases where a death sentence may be imposed, which includes felony murder convictions.

Desmond Camp v. State - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Desmond Camp in a criminal matter. The denial relates to lower court case numbers 25CR0733 and 26CR0023. This is a routine procedural ruling that does not address the merits of the underlying criminal case.

Wesley Payne v. Bassam Marooki - Negligence Dismissal

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed case A26A0742, Wesley Payne v. Bassam Marooki, a negligence action arising from a vehicle collision. The trial court had dismissed the case based on the plaintiff's willful failure to comply with discovery requirements under OCGA § 9-11-37, and procedural issues involving substitution of parties following the plaintiff's death.

Larson v. Larson - Divorce Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a direct appeal in a divorce case because the appellant failed to follow the mandatory discretionary review procedure under OCGA § 5-6-35. Case A26A0626, Jesse James Larson v. Shaina Ann Larson, was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Chick-Fil-A v. Matthew Gray - Interlocutory Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted an interlocutory appeal in Chick-Fil-A, Inc. v. Matthew Gray (Docket No. A26I0167). The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a Notice of Appeal. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to transmit the record (Case No. CE2400985) to the Court of Appeals.

Anderson v. Anderson - Domestic Relations Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Appeal No. A26A0704 (Marcus Anderson v. Donna Anderson) on April 1, 2026, concluding the case was not appropriate for discretionary review and that the application for discretionary appeal was improvidently granted. This routine procedural dismissal does not establish new precedent or impose obligations on regulated entities.

Reginald Harvey v. State - Criminal Appeal Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Reginald Harvey's discretionary application as untimely. The application was filed 70 days after the trial court's December 30, 2025 order denying his post-conviction motion to correct his sentence, exceeding the 30-day jurisdictional deadline under OCGA § 5-6-35(d). The court dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction without addressing the underlying merits of his recidivist sentencing challenge.

Wirth Forestry, LLC v. Heard County, Georgia - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Wirth Forestry, LLC's discretionary application for appeal against Heard County, Georgia. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a Notice of Appeal. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to include this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

Fowl Life Foods LLC v. Matthew Gray - Interlocutory Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Fowl Life Foods LLC's interlocutory appeal application in case A26I0168. The court ordered that the appellant may file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days of the order date, and directed the Superior Court clerk to include this order in the record transmitted to the appellate court. The underlying lower court case carries LC number CE2400985.