Williams v. Zant

“[T]his Court has the duty to determine its jurisdiction over any case brought before it. [Cits.]” Sprayberry v. Dougherty County, 273 Ga. 503-504 (1) (543 SE2d 29) (2001). The Warden filed a motion to dismiss this case, and thereby formally invoked our mandatory obligation to ascertain the existence of jurisdiction. We are “bound to examine [our] jurisdiction ([cit.]). ...” Day v. Stokes, 268 Ga. 494 (491 SE2d 365) (1997). However, the majority simply ignores the motion and does not fulfill its responsibility to “address issues of appellate jurisdiction when necessary.” Warren v. Bd. of…