Matthews v. Pebble Creek Apartments

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This is a proceeding for a dispossessory warrant. Appellant Matthews appeals following the grant of a writ of possession to appellee Pebble Creek Apartments and the award of $723 accrued rent. Held:

As issues other than the amount of rent due were raised by appellant’s answer, a direct appeal is proper. Harris v. Wilwat Properties, 201 Ga. App. 161 (410 SE2d 372). Appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal is denied.

The judgment recites that it was entered by the trial court after hearing evidence and no appearance by appellant having been made until after the second…