Georgia Court of Appeals

Jabaar Fowler v. Cristina Smith

A26D0560 June 12, 2026 Transferred To Superior/State Court

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What the court decided

The issue and key facts in this case involve a dispossessory action filed by Cristina Smith against Jabaar Fowler, resulting in a magistrate court judgment awarding her overdue rent, late fees, and court costs, with a writ of possession granted on May 26, 2026. The Court of Appeals lacks jurisdiction to hear the appeal because the matter should be transferred to the Magistrate Court of Spalding County for disposition as appropriate, with direction to transmit it to the state or superior court for further review.