Weekly docket
20 covered civil decisions filed from October 13, 2026 through October 16, 2026.
Francis X. Moore applied for discretionary review of a writ of possession order, but the Court of Appeals found his claims meritless because they were previously raised and dismissed in a prior case. The Georgia Court...
The legal issue is whether the rule adding three days to a filing period applies to renewal actions, specifically concerning the trigger for that rule. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that the rule does not apply...
The legal issue involved the Mother challenging the trial court's order regarding child custody and support modifications, specifically concerning holiday visitation and child support calculations. The Georgia Court of...
The legal issue involved an application for discretionary review of a magistrate court default judgment regarding a dispossessory action. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that it lacked jurisdiction to address the...
The legal issue is whether a trial court's refusal to exercise jurisdiction over a custody dispute under the UCCJEA is subject to direct appeal. The Georgia Court of Appeals holds that the trial court's order is...
Blair Huntley sued Onika Miller for personal injury and attorney fees, arguing that Miller acted in bad faith regarding the collision. The Georgia Court of Appeals REVERSED the judgment, finding sufficient evidence to...
The legal issue involved whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying an interlocutory injunction to enforce non-compete agreements after physicians departed. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that the...
The legal issue involved the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals over a settlement motion pending in the Probate Court following an appeal of a probate court order. The Georgia Court of Appeals REMANDED the proceeding...
Danny Dunn sought a writ of mandamus compelling a judge's recusal based on prior filings, but the Court of Appeals held that the petition lacked jurisdiction because no appeals were pending and the applicant improperly...
The legal issue involved whether Lewis Brothers had a right of direct appeal concerning a trial court's denial of a motion for new trial on damages following a default judgment. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that...
The legal issue involved whether the appellant's notice of appeal was timely filed given the procedural history of motions for reconsideration and extensions. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that because the notice...
The legal issue involved whether the trial court erred in granting an interlocutory injunction and ordering expedited discovery. The Georgia Court of Appeals vacated the trial court's order granting the injunction and...
The legal issue is whether the medical malpractice action was timely filed considering the statute of repose and bankruptcy tolling. The Georgia Court of Appeals AFFIRMED the trial court's dismissal, finding the action...
The legal issue involved whether Romulus Investments owed a duty to protect a tenant from a tree hazard on a neighboring property under the lease and statute. The Georgia Court of Appeals REVERSED the trial court's...
The legal issue was whether the Authority's immunity from tort claims was waived under the Georgia Tort Claims Act given the enabling legislation. The Georgia Court of Appeals REVERSED the trial court's denial of the...
Milan Macek sought a writ of mandamus against a superior court judge regarding a petition related to an ADA accommodation request. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that the petition was moot because the superior court...
The legal issue involved an application for discretionary review of a trial court order denying a third-party claim, which was dismissed because the required interlocutory appeal procedure had not been followed. The...
The legal issue involved a discretionary appeal from a magistrate court judgment where the applicant failed to provide a stamped copy of the order. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that it lacked jurisdiction because...
The legal issue involved Jasmine Davis's timely application for discretionary appeal from a magistrate court judgment regarding a writ of possession, which the Court of Appeals determined lacked jurisdiction. The...
The legal issue involved a prisoner's direct appeal for a writ of mandamus after a trial court dismissed the petition, which was challenged on jurisdictional grounds related to procedural requirements. The Georgia...
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