Department of Human Resources v. Pattilo

Deen, Presiding Judge.

This case previously appeared in this court as Georgia Dept. of Human Resources v. Patillo, 194 Ga. App. 279 (390 SE2d 431) (1990), which this court reversed and remanded with instruction that the trial court make findings of fact to ascertain the reasonableness and excusableness of counsel’s delay in timely filing a trial transcript for purposes of appeal. The Georgia Department of Human Resources brings this appeal from the dismissal of its appeal after the trial court made findings of fact and held that the delay was unreasonable and inexcusable. Held:

The court below…