Godinger Silver Art Co. v. Olde Atlanta Marketing, Inc.

Ellington, Judge.

Olde Atlanta Marketing, Inc. (“OAM”) sued Godinger Silver Art Company, Ltd. (“Godinger”) for unpaid commissions on sales of Godinger merchandise. After a bench trial, the trial court awarded OAM actual damages of $28,801.01. Pursuant to OCGA § 10-1-702 (b), the trial court also awarded OAM exemplary damages of $57,602.02 and attorney fees equal to 30 percent of actual and exemplary damages. Godinger appeals, contending that the trial court erred (i) in awarding OAM damages based on speculation and guesswork and (ii) in applying Georgia law to the dispute. We disagree and…