New v. City of South Fulton — Appeal dismissed because the appellant filed no timely brief or enumeration of errors

Case
New v. City of South Fulton
Court
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Judge
Not specified
Date Decided
September 29, 2026
Docket No.
A27A0367
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Filing Deadlines; Dismissal
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

The appeal was docketed in the Court of Appeals of Georgia on September 8, 2026.

Under Court of Appeals Rule 23 (a), the appellant’s brief and enumeration of errors were due no later than September 28, 2026. The appellant did not timely file those documents, and no extension of time had been requested.

The Court’s Holding

The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant failed to file a timely brief and enumeration of errors.

The order did not address the merits of the underlying dispute.

Key Takeaways

  • The appellant’s brief and enumeration of errors were due by September 28, 2026.
  • The appellant did not timely file the required documents.
  • The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal.

Why It Matters

The order illustrates that failure to meet appellate filing requirements can result in dismissal without consideration of the merits.

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