Hanse v. Phillips

Andrews, Presiding Judge.

We granted Officer Sean Hanse’s application for discretionary review of the trial court’s order denying his motion for summary judgment. The issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in not granting Hanse’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds of official immunity. Because we conclude that Hanse was entitled to immunity from suit, we reverse.

In reviewing the denial of a motion for summary judgment, this Court conducts a de novo review of the law and the evidence. Desai v. Silver Dollar City, 229 Ga. App. 160, 163 (493 SE2d 540) (1997). Further, this Court…