Vaughn v. Cable East Point, Inc.

Carley, Judge.

Appellant brought suit against appellee and others seeking damages for false arrest and false imprisonment. Pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-37 (d), appellee moved for dismissal of the action with prejudice and the award of reasonable costs, including attorney’s fees, caused by appellant’s alleged failure to comply with discovery procedures. Prior to any ruling on appellee’s motion, appellant voluntarily dismissed her complaint without prejudice. Subsequent to the voluntary dismissal, the trial court entered an award of $500 in attorney’s fees in favor of appellee as reasonable expenses…