https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/ Newly published automated summaries of covered Georgia Court of Appeals civil decisions. en-us Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0662/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0662/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Tony L. Ware's application for discretionary review because he failed to comply with the required interlocutory appeal procedures. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that compliance with these requirements is mandatory and does not excuse a party from following them when seeking appellate review of an interlocutory order. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27a0097/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27a0097/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue was whether Tony Ware could appeal trial court orders correcting clerical errors and setting a briefing schedule after obtaining a default judgment. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because the orders did not grant or deny relief under relevant statutes, depriving the court of jurisdiction. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0650/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0650/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Gregory King applied for discretionary review of a trial court's protective order against him based on stalking under OCGA § 16-5-94. The Georgia Court of Appeals granted the application because the lower court's order is directly appealable, as it does not arise from a domestic relations matter subject to other discretionary procedures. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0635/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0635/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue was whether Amanda Branch could seek discretionary review of a magistrate court judgment after failing to meet filing deadlines for her applications. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the application because it was untimely filed more than seven days after the entry of the magistrate court's judgment. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0639/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0639/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal filed by DERRICKSON & ASSOCIATES, LLC concerning the case against STRATEGIC FUNDING SOURCE, INC. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal in this matter. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0640/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0640/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Laborian Williams' application for discretionary appeal from a magistrate court judgment regarding a writ of possession, which lacked jurisdiction because it had not been reviewed by a state or superior court. The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred the case to the Magistrate Court of Fulton County with direction to transmit it to the state or superior court for disposition. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0666/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0666/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether the Georgia Court of Appeals had jurisdiction to review a Magistrate Court order granting a writ of possession. The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred the case because it lacked jurisdiction, directing the filing to be transmitted to the state or superior court for disposition. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0267/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0267/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved an application for interlocutory appeal concerning a tax assessment matter between Woodland Grove Limited Partnership and Gwinnett County Board of Tax Assessors. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the Application for Interlocutory Appeal in its disposition on July 31, 2026. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2291/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2291/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether William Hart had jurisdiction to appeal a state court judgment following a magistrate court decision without first filing an application for discretionary review. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case because Hart failed to follow the required procedural steps for such an appeal, depriving the court of jurisdiction. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0636/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0636/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal application concerning the case in the interest of D. W. K., a child (mother). The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0637/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0637/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved an application for a discretionary appeal concerning the interest of L. R. D., a child (mother). The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the Application for Discretionary Appeal in its disposition. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27e0005/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27e0005/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved an emergency motion seeking various relief related to dispossessory orders, specifically concerning payment requirements under OCGA § 44-7-56(b)(5). The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the emergency motion because Miller et al. failed to show payment and did not meet the requirements for exercising Rule 40(b) powers. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2343/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2343/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether the appellant should withdraw an appeal or application in a probate matter. The Georgia Court of Appeals granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal/application, releasing jurisdiction back to the trial court. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0633/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0633/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal filed by Geoffrey Graham White against Charlie Daniel White regarding an estate matter. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal in this case. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0266/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0266/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved an application for interlocutory appeal in a case between Jane Doe and Jennifer Burnett. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for interlocutory appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27d0013/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27d0013/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,____________________ The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A27D0013. AEISHA DURAND v. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a1156/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a1156/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 David Edward Oles appealed a trial court order granting summary judgment for $2,480.35 against American Court Reporting Company, Inc., seeking to appeal based on the grant of that motion. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Oles's appeal because the amount in dispute was under ten thousand dollars and he failed to follow the required discretionary appeal procedure. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2519/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2519/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether an appeal to the Court of Appeals was timely filed after a probate court dismissed a caveat. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that because the appellant sought review too late, it lacked jurisdiction and therefore dismissed the matter. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0620/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0620/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved William Haywood Gordon seeking discretionary review of a Gwinnett County Superior Court order denying his motion to set aside a dismissal against Wells Fargo Bank. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the discretionary application after considering Gordon's supplemental brief. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0630/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0630/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Sharna McClung's attempt to seek discretionary review of a DeKalb County Magistrate Court consent judgment. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed her application for discretionary appeal because she waived appellate rights by entering the consent judgment and lacked jurisdiction due to prior rulings. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0647/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0647/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Kelly Gallagher's application for discretionary review of a magistrate court judgment granting possession, which raised questions about the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction over such an order. The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred the case to the state or superior court because it lacked jurisdiction and directed that those courts determine if Gallagher has perfected her right of appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0268/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0268/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a party seeking an interlocutory appeal in the case of Mountain Del Rey, LLC v. Paul Wightman Lamb et al. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for interlocutory appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0621/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0621/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a party's application for discretionary appeal in the case of John Taylor v. Argos USA. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27d0004/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27d0004/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Shakira Forde's application for discretionary review of a DeKalb County Magistrate Court judgment due to lack of jurisdiction. The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred the case because it lacked jurisdiction and directed the filing to be transmitted to the state or superior court for disposition. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a1072/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a1072/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether an appeal from a denial of a motion to vacate a divorce decree was properly filed under discretionary review procedures. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because it lacked jurisdiction due to failure to file the required application and untimely filing of the notice of appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2455/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2455/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Indie Holdings, Inc. sought to garnish wages based on a bankruptcy exemption granted by the superior court. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the direct appeal because Indie was not entitled to one and the denial of its discretionary application was a decision on the merits. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0665/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0665/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal filed by Kristian Meadows against Alivia Allen concerning case number 26CV045. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal after considering the matter. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2326/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2326/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a dispute over credit card debt where the trial court had entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because the defendant failed to comply with the required discretionary review procedure for appeals under ten thousand dollars. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2471/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2471/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Herman L. Johnson appealing a trial court's denial of a motion to set aside a judgment based on OCGA § 9-11-60(d). The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because it lacked jurisdiction due to procedural bars related to prior rulings and required discretionary review for the motion. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0612/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0612/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal filed by Homer P. Jordan IV against a prior court decision. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary review in this case. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0619/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0619/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal filed by Lizzie Nyame against Echo Mill Neighborhood Association regarding a prior decision. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal in this case. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0625/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0625/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether the application for discretionary appeal should be granted in the case of Hammack v. Hammack, II. The Georgia Court of Appeals granted the application for discretionary appeal and ordered the appellant to file a notice within ten days. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27e0001/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a27e0001/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved an emergency motion filed by Nichole Davis seeking various relief, including a stay of eviction. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the emergency motion because its power to issue such orders must be exercised sparingly. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0641/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26d0641/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether the application for discretionary appeal should be granted regarding the case of Johnson et al v. Morgan et al. The Georgia Court of Appeals granted the application for discretionary appeal in this matter, allowing the appellant to file a notice of appeal within ten days. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0259/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26i0259/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved a party's request for an interlocutory appeal in the case of CINDY MAIRENA-PEREZ Et al. v. ESPERANZA RAMIREZ VILLALOBOS. The Georgia Court of Appeals denied the Application for Interlocutory Appeal. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2336/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2336/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Oksana Dutchak's attempt to set aside unauthorized settlement orders after a trial court granted them, which was challenged via an appeal. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case because the notice of appeal was filed too late and lacked jurisdiction due to improper procedural requirements. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2389/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2389/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether a direct appeal from a trial court family violence protective order was proper without first filing an application for discretionary review under OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2). The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case because the appellant failed to follow the required discretionary appeals procedure, which is jurisdictional. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2404/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2404/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether an appeal was timely filed following a trial court's dismissal and subsequent denial of a motion for reconsideration. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the action because the notice of appeal was filed outside the required time limit, depriving the court of jurisdiction. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2419/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2419/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved Joanna Brown appealing a jury award from an automobile accident case seeking to challenge a pre-trial order. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal because Brown failed to comply with the required discretionary review procedure for actions involving damages under $10,000. https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2457/ https://gaappealsdigest.com/cases/a26a2457/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The legal issue involved whether an appeal from a trial court's dismissal of a contempt motion was properly filed under Georgia appellate procedure. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the case because Espinosa failed to follow the required discretionary appeals procedure, which is jurisdictional for such matters.