Harbor Light Marina v. Ellis

Pope, Judge.

Appellee took a default judgment against appellant in the amount of $12,500 in damages, and $2,500 in attorney fees. Appellant sought to have the default opened within the same term of court, but the trial court denied the motion. In the underlying complaint, appellee alleged that appellant was negligent in repairing a boat he owned, resulting in its sinking. The trial court considered evidence regarding damages before entering judgment.

1. Appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal for failure to file an application for review pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8) is denied. Appellant…