Legal Opinion

Mitchell v. Gilwil Group, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 24, 2003No. A03A0658PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Barnes, Judge.

Edwin Mitchell appeals from' the triál court’s entry of default judgment against him and in favor of the GilWil Group, Inc. for $154,538.12, including $33,493.20 in prejudgment interest. Mitchell argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss because he was not subject to personal jurisdiction, erred in entering a judgment on damages without an evidentiary hearing, and erred in awarding prejudgment interest.

1. On appeal, “[t]he sole function of an appellate court reviewing a trial court’s denial of a motion to open default is to determine whether all the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  3. Azarat Marketing Group, Inc. v. Department of Administrative AffairsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
  4. T.A.I. Computer, Inc. v. CLN Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  5. Burnette v. McCarterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994

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3Cited by7 opinions

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