Rafael Cruz v. Federal National Mortgage Association

• Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
• Decided: November 19, 2014
• Docket: A15A0171
• Status: Published

Opinion

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________ November 19, 2014

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A15A0171. RAFAEL CRUZ v. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION.

This case originated as a dispossessory action in magistrate court. After an adverse judgment, Rafael Cruz sought review before the superior court. The superior court also ruled against Cruz. He then filed this direct appeal. We, however, lack jurisdiction. “[A]ppeals from decisions of the superior courts reviewing decisions of lower courts by certiorari or de novo proceedings shall be by application for discretionary appeal.” Bullock v. Sand, 260 Ga. App. 874, 875 (581 SE2d 333) (2003); see also OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1). Because Cruz did not follow the proper procedure for requesting appellate review in this case, we lack jurisdiction over this appeal, which is hereby DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 11/19/2014 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.