Smathers v. City of Lawrenceville Housing Authority

Banke, Presiding Judge.

Following a non-jury trial, the appellee recovered a judgment against the appellant in the amount of $995.52 for conversion. Thereafter, the court granted a motion by the appellee for an award of attorney fees and expenses of litigation pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14. This direct appeal followed. Held:

1. Pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (6), an application for appeal must be filed in “all actions for damages in which the judgment is $2,500.00 or less.” See City of Brunswick v. Todd, 255 Ga. 448 (339 SE2d 589) (1986). Also, pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (10), an application for…