Elliott v. Leathers

Frankum, Judge.

1. “The solemn duty devolves upon this court to inquire into its jurisdiction to entertain each appeal and review the alleged errors of the trial court. Byrd v. Goodman, 192 Ga. 466 (1) (15 SE2d 619). The jurisdiction of an appellate court to consider an appeal depends upon whether the appeal is taken in substantial compliance with the rules of appellate procedure prescribing the conditions under which the judgment of the trial court may be considered appealable.” Gibson v. Hodges, 221 Ga. 779, 780 (1) (147 SE2d 329).

2. Section 6 of the Appellate Practice Act of 1965 (Ga. L.…