GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Buford Dam Ventures LLC v. Faith Businesses Inc. - Opinion Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a property dispute case involving Buford Dam Ventures LLC, Big D Foods Inc., and Meeny LLC against Faith Businesses Inc. The court found that the trial court erred by denying the appellants' request for a jury trial on Faith's claim for declaratory judgment.

Nirvana Laurel Springs, LLC v. Olaudah Greenwood - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Nirvana Laurel Springs, LLC, also known as Laurel Park Apartments, in the case against Olaudah Greenwood. The docket number for this case is A26I0135.

Geimah v Geimah - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the direct appeal in Reuben Geimah v. Emily Geimah due to the appellant's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedure for domestic relations cases. The court cited OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2), (b) as the basis for dismissal.

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Travis Carter v. State - Homicide by Vehicle

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Travis Carter for first-degree homicide by vehicle, predicated on a hit-and-run offense. The court found no merit in Carter's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding jury instructions and objections.

State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith - Criminal Case Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith. The appellate court found that the initial traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight was not supported by reasonable articulable suspicion, leading to the suppression of evidence related to a DUI charge.

Cameron v. Jmp Pizza, Inc. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a summary judgment granted to JMP Pizza, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff's personal injury claims against the pizza company were not time-barred and should relate back to the initial complaint filed against the employee driver. The case will proceed to further trial court proceedings.

City of Atlanta v. 120 Piedmont Avenue LLC - Disposition Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied the discretionary application for appeal in the case of City of Atlanta v. 120 Piedmont Avenue LLC. The docket number for this case is A26D0339. This denial means the case will not proceed to a full appeal.

Nalley v. Carroll County - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary application in Nalley v. Carroll County, Georgia. The order directs the appellant to file a notice of appeal within 10 days.

Grady Multifamily II v. Courtney Simmons - Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed an application for discretionary appeal in the dispossessory action Grady Multifamily II v. Courtney Simmons. The dismissal was due to the application being filed untimely, exceeding the seven-day jurisdictional deadline after the superior court's judgment.