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cited 28× by 28 distinct cases, 2013–2025↑ Rising · …the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under ocga 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under ocga 5-6-35 (b). at p. 116 ✓ Topic ↗
cited 3× by 3 distinct cases, 2019–2021 · …compliance with the discretionary appeals procedure is jurisdictional. at p. 116 ⚠ not in text
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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) John Patrick Curry v. Wendy Louise Curry (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under ocga 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal
cited Cited as authority (rule) Forrest Conner v. Lakeside Preserve Homeowner Association, Inc.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) REGINALD CHARLES HARVEY, SR. v. U.S. NATURE-INVEST HOLDING, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Dawne G. McCammon v. Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In Re Estate of Emily W Ash Adult Ward
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (d); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Eric Keith Jefferson v. Frankenmuth Insurance Company as Subrogee of Sellers Construction Company, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Atlanta Birth Center, Inc. v. Gre Midtown, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, Lp
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Biobele Georgewill v. Cmh Homes, Inc.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-17 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Debra Laney v. Park Glenn Community Association, Inc.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Eleonor Arehart v. Joseph Arehart
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Shaquez Wilkerson v. Ashia Gallo
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kadia Kamillia Phipps v. a Betterway Rent-A-Car System, Inc.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2026 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kevin Brown v. Spivey Junction Station, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Garry Chambers v. Spring Oaks Capital Spv, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Safeway Moving Systems, Inc. v. Monica Yates
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Steven Gary Gaddis v. Christina Michelle Gaddis
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Renee Mills v. Navy Federal Credit Union
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ERNEST TEPPER v. SARASOTA CCM, INC.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jason Gervais v. Scott Fortas
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Marquez Walker v. Georgia Department of Human Services (2×) also: Cited "see"
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kevin Brown v. Spivey Junction Station, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jay Keene v. City of Warner Robins
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Anthony P. Brown, Jr. v. Avis Rent a Car System LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
We lack jurisdiction. “[T]he denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jennifer Matas v. Alexander Joseph Elder
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) CANDY KNEPPER, AS NEXT FRIEND OF A. B., a MINOR v. MARY ANNE BULLARD AS TRUSTEE OF THE ALLAN WILLIAM BULLARD TRUST
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
And “the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) SHEILA ALKAMEL v. PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
To the extent Alkamel seeks to appeal the order denying the motion to set aside, “the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ryan Bruce v. Lauren Evans
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Firstkey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust v. Jonathan W. Cook
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
We, however, lack jurisdiction. “[T]he denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b).
cited Cited as authority (rule) SHALINDA Y. MCGHEE v. DEVONTE PENNAMON
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Progressive Express Insurance Company v. George A. Mask
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
We lack jurisdiction. “[T]he denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Darrell Giles, Jr. v. Vin Loung
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) LOU D. BROWN v. RICHARD L. BRATTON
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) LARAY J. BENTON v. SPH 21, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
And “the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b).” Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006); see OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Noaha, LLC v. Vista Antiques & Persian Rugs, 306 Ga. App. 323, 326 (1) ( 702 SE2d 660 ) (2010).
cited Cited as authority (rule) TALBERT L. SIZEMORE v. KRISTOPHER L. WESTFALL
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) EDRICK HARDRICK v. THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Ex. Rel., KARTER THOMPSON
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ANDREA BURROUGHS v. BRADLEY HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Tyanika Brown v. a Betterway Rent-A-Car, Inc.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006). 1 It appears as though Brown — who is proceeding pro se — filed this pleading in the magistrate court and that it was subsequently transferred to the state court.
cited Cited as authority (rule) JUAN RAMIREZ v. JIONEL E. PIERRE AS ASSIGNEE OF CADENAS VENTURES, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Carole Ann Wilson, Ward
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) DOUGLAS BALL A/K/A HOWARD BALL v. AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK
Ga. Ct. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Emmanuel O. Brown-Jackson v. Student Loan Solutions, LLC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Johnny C. Cooksey v. Celestine Jones, as for the Estate of Emma T. Horne
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-117 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Darwin Pompey v. Arentria Murray
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116-117 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ALBERT WILSON v. CHATTAHOOCHEE RUN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) TIMOTHY WALTER BOYD v. DDCB, INC.
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Darryl P. Butler v. Tabatha P. Butler
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) CECILY TERRY v. SHARMAYNE MADDEN
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ATLANTA WOMEN'S SPECIALISTS, LLC v. KEITH TRABUE
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jerry Lovejoy v. Geico General Insurance Company as Subrogee of Omencia Scott
Ga. Ct. App. · 2024 · confidence medium
See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (8), (b); Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. v. Adamson, 283 Ga. App. 116, 116 ( 640 SE2d 688 ) (2006).
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Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc.
v.
Adamson
A06A1971.
Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Dec 19, 2006.
640 S.E.2d 688
Hassinger & Cook, Douglas J. Hassinger, for appellant., Shelley W. Cox, for appellee.
Bernes, Andrews, Barnes.
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Citer courts: Court of Appeals of Georgia (1)
Bernes, Judge.

Jim Ellis Atlanta, Inc. directly appeals from the order entered by the Superior Court of DeKalb County denying its “Motion To Reconsider, Set-Aside, and To Open Default.” Because the trial court’s order is not directly appealable, we dismiss the appeal.

The record reflects that appellee John Adamson filed a complaint against appellant alleging that faulty diagnostic and repair services were performed on his motor vehicle. After appellant failed to timely answer, appellee moved for default. Following a hearing on damages, the trial court entered a final judgment of default against appellant for $23,077.50. Appellant then filed its “Motion To Reconsider, Set-Aside, and To Open Default,” which the trial court denied. [1] Subsequently, appellant filed the instant direct appeal challenging the trial court’s denial of its motion. Appellee moved to dismiss on the grounds that the trial court’s order was not directly appealable.

We agree with appellee and conclude that the denial of appellant’s motion was not subject to direct appeal under OCGA § 5-6-34 (a). “In situations where a final judgment has been entered, default cannot be opened unless and until the final judgment has been set aside pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-60 (d).” Pine Tree Publishing v. Community Holdings, 242 Ga. App. 689, 690 (531 SE2d 137) (2000). And, the denial of a motion to set aside a final judgment under OCGA § 9-11-60 is not directly appealable and instead requires the filing of an application for discretionary appeal under OCGA § 5-6-35 (b). See OCGA§ 5-6-35 (a) (8); Stone v. Dawkins, 192 Ga. App. 126, 126-127 (384 SE2d 225) (1989). No such application was filed in this case.

Nevertheless, appellant emphasizes that the motion also requested that the trial court reconsider entry of the default judgment and exercise its inherent discretionary authority to vacate the judgment. However, neither the denial of a motion for reconsideration nor the denial of a “discretionary” motion to set aside a judgment is directly appealable under Georgia procedural law. See Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Savannah v. Norman J. Bass Constr. Co., 264[*117] Ga. 16, 17 (1) (441 SE2d 63) (1994); Bell v. Cohran, 244 Ga. App. 510, 511 (536 SE2d 187) (2000); Stone, 192 Ga. App. at 127. Accordingly, “regardless of the legal basis for [appellant’s] motion, it is clear that its denial was not directly appealable and that the present appeal must consequently be dismissed.” Stone, 192 Ga. App. at 126.

Decided December 19, 2006. Hassinger & Cook, Douglas J. Hassinger, for appellant. Shelley W. Cox, for appellee.

Appeal dismissed.

Andrews, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur.
1

Appellant also sought injunctive relief in the motion, but appellant does not challenge on appeal the denial of that relief.