Bridgette Frederick v. Corporate America Family Credit Union

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,__________________ September 13, 2013

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A14A0060. BRIDGETTE FREDERICK v. CORPORATE AMERICA FAMILY CREDIT UNION.

Corporate America Family Credit Union filed a suit on account against Bridgette Frederick. The trial court granted summary judgment to Corporate America Family Credit Union, awarding the principal amount of $4,487.99, accrued interest of $419.85, future interest, attorney fees in the amount of $509.00, and all costs of the action. Frederick appealed directly to this Court. We lack jurisdiction. “Although the grant of a motion for summary judgment is in general directly appealable, where the amount of the judgment is [$10,000] or less, an application for discretionary appeal is required. [Cit.]” Lightwerk Studios v. Door Units of Ga., 184 Ga. App. 148, 149 (361 SE2d 32) (1987); see also OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (6). Inasmuch as the total judgment in favor of Corporate America Family Credit Union is for less than $10,000, the entry of summary judgment provides no basis for a direct appeal in this case. See Ca-Shar, Inc. v. McKesson Corp., 204 Ga. App. 865, 865-866 (420 SE2d 810) (1992). Accordingly, because Frederick failed to follow the required procedure, this Court lacks jurisdiction to consider her appeal, and it is ordered DISMISSED. See Hill v. Rose Electric Co., 220 Ga. App. 603, 604 (469 SE2d 844) (1996).

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 09/13/2013 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.