Lindsey Daniel v. Athens Chevrolet, Inc.

• Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
• Decided: February 18, 2016
• Docket: A16A0883
• Status: Published

Opinion

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________ February 10, 2016

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A16A0883. LINDSEY DANIEL v. ATHENS CHEVROLET, INC.

Lindsey Daniel filed a tort action against Athens Chevrolet, Inc. The trial court entered a judgment in her favor in the amount of $1,500 in nominal damages plus $265 in costs. Daniel then filed this direct appeal. We, however, lack jurisdiction. Where a money judgment in an action for damages totals $10,000.00 or less, a party must follow the discretionary appeal procedures to obtain appellate review. See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (6). Because Daniel failed to follow the required procedure, her appeal is hereby DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction. See Hill v. Rose Electric Co., 220 Ga. App. 603 (469 SE2d 844) (1996).

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 02/10/2016 Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.