In Re Parrott
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Sognier, Judge.
Lorenzo Parrott appeals from the denial of his petition to change his name. Although appellant contends his First Amendment rights were violated by the trial court’s holding, in effect challenging the constitutionality of OCGA §§ 19-12-1 and 19-12-4, the record does not reflect that this issue was raised below or that the trial court made any ruling regarding the issue. “Our appellate courts have no original jurisdiction and will decide no question on appeal not clearly presented to and passed upon by the trial court. [Cit.] Consequently no constitutional issue is involved, and…
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