Background
Nigel Smith filed an application asking the Court of Appeals of Georgia to permit an interlocutory appeal in litigation against Kendolyn Smith. The matter originated in superior court under case number 2025SUCV2434.
The court’s brief order does not describe the underlying dispute, identify the ruling for which appellate review was sought, or address the merits of either party’s position.
The Court’s Holding
The Court of Appeals granted Nigel Smith’s application for interlocutory appeal. The order permits him to file a notice of appeal within 10 days of October 22, 2026.
The court also directed the superior court clerk to include a copy of the order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals. The grant authorizes appellate review but does not decide the merits of the anticipated appeal.
Key Takeaways
- The Court of Appeals allowed the interlocutory appeal to proceed.
- The appellant has 10 days from the order’s date to file a notice of appeal.
- The order contains no merits ruling and provides no details about the underlying dispute.
Why It Matters
The order gives the appellant an immediate route to appellate review before final resolution of the superior court case. Compliance with the 10-day notice-of-appeal deadline is necessary to pursue that review.