Champion v. Rakes

Sognier, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the State Court of Cobb County awarding Rakes $2,000 general damages and $4,000 punitive damages. Appellants, Ricky Joe and Marie S. Champion, filed a motion to set aside the judgment pursuant to Code Ann. § 81A-160 (d) on the ground that the trial court lacked jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case. The trial court denied the motion and the Champions appeal.

Rakes filed suit on August 24,1978 seeking $10,000 damages for personal injury and $25,000 for the willful and malicious conduct of the Champions, and as a deterrent to such…