Lindsey Daniel v. Athens Chevrolet, Inc.

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.