Littlefield v. Smith

Beasley, Judge.

Plaintiff claimed $131.44 from defendants for their failure to reimburse her “for the use of electricity and deposit.” The Magistrate Court of Hall County dismissed the complaint on the basis that the matter had been previously litigated and adjudicated. On appeal to the state court the claim was dismissed for failure to prosecute and because the matter was res judicata. Plaintiff appeals that decision.

1. This is an appeal to the state court which under OCGA § 15-10-41 is treated the same as an appeal to the superior court under OCGA § 5-3-29, encompassing a de novo…