The City of Atlanta v. Mara Jacobs

FIRST DIVISION BARNES, P. J., DOYLE, P.J., and HODGES, J. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. https://www.gaappeals.gov/rules September 23, 2026 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A26A0949. CITY OF ATLANTA v. JACOBS. HODGES, Judge. Mara Jacobs sued the City of Atlanta (“the City”) for negligence after she tripped over a raised metal slab protruding from a sidewalk and was injured. After a jury awarded Jacobs damages, the City moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict…