Background
Funky Chicken Hickory Flat, LLC sought permission from the Court of Appeals of Georgia to pursue an interlocutory appeal in its case against Kadeja Graham. The underlying superior-court case number is 26CV000277.
The court’s brief order does not describe the dispute, identify the ruling for which review was sought, or address the merits of either party’s position.
The Court’s Holding
The Court of Appeals granted Funky Chicken Hickory Flat’s application for interlocutory appeal. The order authorizes the company to proceed with an appeal but does not decide any substantive issue in the case.
The court directed the appellant to file a notice of appeal within 10 days of the order’s date. It also directed the superior-court clerk to include a copy of the order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.
Key Takeaways
- The application for interlocutory appeal was granted.
- The appellant has 10 days from August 18, 2026, to file a notice of appeal.
- The order permits appellate review but expresses no view on the merits.
Why It Matters
The order allows Funky Chicken Hickory Flat to seek immediate appellate review before the underlying litigation reaches a final judgment. Its immediate significance is procedural: the appeal may move forward if the appellant timely files the required notice.