GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied emergency motions for temporary remand and stay filed by appellant Jonathan M. Mattis in the case Mattis v. Ax Auto, Inc. The court issued its order on March 12, 2026.

Wirth Forestry LLC v. Heard County Georgia - Opinion Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the discretionary appeal filed by Wirth Forestry, LLC and Viridi RE Development, LLC against Heard County, Georgia. The dismissal was due to the applicants' failure to comply with interlocutory appeal procedures, as the superior court's order was not considered final.

Michael Brown v. State - Dismissed Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Michael Brown's direct appeal from the denial of his motion for an out-of-time motion for a new trial. The court found it lacked jurisdiction, citing recent legislative changes and prior case law regarding out-of-time appeals.

Leshon Nelson v. Evi Cws Quill, LLC - Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal filed by Leshon Nelson in the case Leshon Nelson v. Evi Cws Quill, LLC. The dismissal was based on two grounds: the appellant was required to follow discretionary appeal procedures, and the notice of appeal was untimely filed.

McCloskey International Limited v. GJ&L, Inc. - Contempt Order Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed in part and vacated in part a lower court's order holding McCloskey International Limited and James Teague in contempt. The court found no wilful contempt and vacated the award of attorney fees due to a lack of legal authority cited.

La'conte Akins v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case of La'conte Akins v. State. The dismissal was based on two grounds: the appellant's failure to meet the statutory requirements for an out-of-time appeal and the untimely filing of the notice of appeal.

Dexter Lee Williams v. State - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Dexter Lee Williams's appeal in a criminal case. The court found that the appeal was an impermissible second attempt to challenge his conviction, affirming the trial court's denial of his motions.

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company v. Roof Partners, LLC - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company v. Roof Partners, LLC. The court's order directs the Clerk of State Court to include a copy of the order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

Georgia Court of Appeals: Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a discretionary application in the case of Wayland Braxton Willis v. Hon. Sheryl B. Jolly. The application was dismissed as having been improvidently docketed and was re-docketed as a petition for writ of mandamus under a different case number.

Everett B. Slay v. Stacie D. Ross - Modification of Custody and Contempt Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed trial court orders in a modification of custody and contempt case. The court also cautioned the appellant's attorney regarding the submission of briefs containing fictitious case citations, potentially due to AI use.