Chandler v. Davis

Carley, Justice.

Judge Steve Jackson dismissed Chandler’s complaint against Davis for failure to state a claim, and the Court of Appeals reversed. Thereafter, Chandler filed a motion to recuse Judge Jackson, which Judge Joseph Newton heard and denied. Chandler then attempted to file a pro se petition for mandamus, along with a form denominated as an “application to proceed without payment of fees.” Chandler’s petition stated that the issue was whether Judge Jackson should recuse himself. Pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-2 (d), Judge Newton entered an order which denied filing of Chandler’s petition…