GA Court of Appeals Opinions

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.

Howell v. Kimberly Associates II, LP - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case of Howell v. Kimberly Associates II, LP. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to follow the proper procedure for discretionary review after a state court dismissed their petition for review.

Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an interlocutory application in the case of Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin. The appellant has been granted 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

Franklin v. Norman - Georgia Court of Appeals Vacates and Remands

The Georgia Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a trial court's decision in Franklin v. Norman, finding that the trial court erred in failing to award quadruple damages against an expert witness for bad faith fee seeking. The court directed the trial court to impose these damages.

Shane Yerdon v. State - Criminal Law

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's guilty verdict for Shane Yerdon, rejecting his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The court found no reversible error in the trial counsel's handling of the prosecutor's comments regarding the consequences of an insanity verdict.

Jerbrea Hanson v. State - Transfer of Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred two cases, Jerbrea Hanson v. The State and Ananda Dennis v. The State, to the Supreme Court. The transfer is due to constitutional challenges raised in the cases, which fall under the Supreme Court's exclusive jurisdiction.

Girls Galore Inc. v. City of Atlanta - Case Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a Fulton County Superior Court order that affirmed the City of Atlanta's revocation of Girls Galore Inc.'s alcohol license. The court found potential due process violations and improper application of penalty schemes.

Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers - Dismissed Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal in Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers due to failure to follow the mandatory discretionary appeal procedure. The case involved a divorce decree.

Service Complete LLC v. Oxlt LLC - Contract Dispute Affirmation

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a breach of contract claim filed by Service Complete, LLC against OXL,T LLC. The dismissal was based on the contract's conflict with Georgia statutes regulating public adjusters.

Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellant filing the notice of appeal 33 days after the trial court's order, exceeding the statutory 30-day limit. This lack of timely filing means the court lacks jurisdiction.