Weekly docket
12 covered civil decisions filed from September 8, 2026 through September 11, 2026.
The legal issue involved whether the trial court's order staying an ejectment was a final judgment sufficient for appeal, despite pending claims and counterclaims. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that because the...
The legal issue involved whether the will's language regarding heirs was ambiguous and how to interpret it concerning the in terrorem clause. The Georgia Court of Appeals REVERSED in part, VACATED in part, and REMANDED...
The legal issue is whether Maxine Ferguson has standing to challenge a trial court order when she lacks the legal authority to do so as an administrator. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that because no party with...
The legal issue involves whether the plaintiff demonstrated a probability of prevailing on her claims under Georgia's anti-SLAPP statute. The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's order in part, vacated...
The legal issue involved whether a juvenile court's denial of a motion to modify or vacate an order terminating parental rights was directly appealable under Georgia law. The Georgia Court of Appeals hereby GRANTED the...
The legal issue involved whether a trial court order was an order of the court disposing of issues on appeal to prevent affirmation by operation of law. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that because the July 9 letter...
The legal issue involved whether a trial court erred by allowing evidence of injury persistence in the first phase of a trifurcated trial concerning fault determination. The Georgia Court of Appeals found no error and...
Joseph Kelly appealed a dismissal order and a refusal to allow him to file a motion to suspend child support based on alleged erroneous language and procedural errors. The Georgia Court of Appeals AFFIRMED the trial...
The legal issue involved whether a person without a substantial relationship to a child could qualify as fictive kin under Georgia law when placed in foster care. The Georgia Court of Appeals REVERSED the juvenile...
Shekil Rose sought original mandamus relief to compel a state court judge to vacate orders regarding corporate discovery defaults and restore the case to jury trial. The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the petition...
The legal issue involved Mark Ebhohimen's failure to comply with interlocutory appeal procedures when filing a discretionary application for review of superior court orders. The Georgia Court of Appeals DISMISSED the...
The legal issue involved whether an appeal from a juvenile court order terminating parental rights was properly initiated as a direct appeal or required a discretionary review application. The Georgia Court of Appeals...
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