Vernard K. Carter, Jr. v. Ace Homes, LLC

Court of Appeals
of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________
April 27, 2026

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A26A1796. VERNARD K. CARTER, JR. v. ACE HOMES, LLC.

This dispossessory matter originated in magistrate court. Following an adverse
ruling, Vernard K. Carter, Jr. filed a petition for review in superior court. The superior
court issued a writ of possession, and Carter filed this direct appeal. We, however,
lack jurisdiction.
Because the underlying issue involves the superior court’s de novo review of
a magistrate court ruling, Carter was required to follow the discretionary appeal
procedures in order to appeal. OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(1); Greig v. Putnam County, 237 Ga.
App. 57, 57 (513 SE2d 294) (1999). Carter’s failure to comply with the requisite
procedures deprives this Court of jurisdiction to consider this appeal, which is hereby
DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________
04/27/2026
I certify that the above is a true extract from
the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Witness my signature and the seal of said court
hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.