Utica Mutual Insurance v. Mitchell

Smith, Judge.

Suanne Marie Mitchell filed this action in superior court pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-60 (d) to set aside the dismissal by the probate court of her mother as guardian of Mitchell’s property. The trial court *831granted the motion. Because OCGA § 9-11-60 (d) was not an appropriate vehicle for seeking review in this case, we reverse.

The action underlying this appeal arose from a guardianship that came into effect following the settlement of a wrongful death action. As a result of the settlement, Mitchell, 13 years old at the time, was awarded approximately $450,000 to be held in a trust.…