Georgia Association of Professional Servers v. Jackson

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia held that the sheriffs are protected by sovereign immunity from the Association’s declaratory and injunctive claims, affirmed summary judgment on the Association’s mandamus claim because no clear legal right existed, and affirmed the denial of attorney‑fees. The Court also interpreted OCGA §9‑11‑4.1 as giving sheriffs discretionary authority to permit certified process servers.