Legal Opinion
Georgia Department of Human Resources v. Patillo
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 22, 1990No. A89A1603PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
Georgia Department of Human Resources appeals from the order of the trial court dismissing its appeal for failure to obtain the timely filing of a trial transcript.
“The provision authorizing the trial court to dismiss an appeal [OCGA § 5-6-48 (c)] specifies that two elements must be present: One is that the delay was unreasonable and the other is that the unreasonable delay was inexcusable. In passing upon these issues, the trial court has discretion; however, it is a legal discretion which is subject to review in the appellate courts.” Young v. Climatrol &c. Corp., 237 Ga. 53,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Young v. Climatrol Southeast Distributing Corp.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- City of College Park v. Georgia Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Glen Restaurants, Inc. v. Building 5 Associates, Ltd.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Baker v. SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
- White v. Olderman Realty & Development Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Crenshaw v. Georgia Underwriting Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
- Hewett v. Raytheon Aircraft Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
- Department of Human Resources v. PattiloCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- Rogers v. NorrisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
- Grant v. KOOBYCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
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