Premier Pediatric Providers, LLC v. Kennesaw Pediatrics, P.C

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia clarified that a trial court’s predicate findings and ultimate decision on whether to dismiss an appeal under OCGA § 5‑6‑48(c) are reviewed for abuse of discretion, and it affirmed the trial court’s denial of the motion to dismiss because the delay was not inexcusable. The Court also held that an appellate court may not dismiss an appeal under that statute and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.