Golden v. Newsome

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This marks the second appearance of these cases in our court. Previously, we determined the trial court properly dismissed each action for want of prosecution. See Golden v. Newsome, 172 Ga. App. 57 (322 SE2d 314). Upon the return of the remittitur to the trial court, an order was entered in each case directing the appellant to pay costs, totalling $277, to the Clerk of the Tattnall County Superior Court. Appellant contends the trial court erred because the assessment of costs following the return of the remittitur constituted “piecemeal litigation.” Held:

Where it is…