Background
Jayven Driggers filed an application asking the Court of Appeals of Georgia to permit a discretionary appeal in litigation against Lance Driggers. The underlying superior-court matter bears case number 2025EDR0297.
The court’s brief order does not describe the underlying dispute, the superior court’s ruling, the arguments raised in the application, or the merits of the proposed appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Court of Appeals granted the application for discretionary appeal. The order permits the appellant to file a notice of appeal within 10 days of August 17, 2026.
The court also directed the Clerk of Superior Court to include a copy of the order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals. The order authorizes the appeal to proceed but does not decide any issue on the merits.
Key Takeaways
- The application for discretionary appeal was granted.
- The appellant has 10 days from the order’s date to file a notice of appeal.
- The superior-court clerk must place the order in the appellate record.
Why It Matters
The ruling opens the door to appellate review but provides no indication of how the Court of Appeals may resolve the underlying issues. Counsel must comply with the order’s 10-day filing deadline to move the authorized appeal forward.