Tippins v. Winn-Dixie Atlanta, Inc.

Benham, Judge.

Appellants, Brenda J. Tippins, and her husband, Edward J. Tip-pins, filed a tort action against appellee, Winn-Dixie Atlanta, Inc., for injuries resulting from a fall by Brenda Tippins while a customer at appellee’s business. Pursuant to Fulton County Superior Court Local Rule No. 1000, the parties were required to submit to arbitration, which resulted in a ruling adverse to appellants. Appellants, who had originally demanded a jury trial, were required under the Fulton County Superior Court Local Rules to appeal the adverse ruling of the arbitration board if they desired to…