Rafael Cruz v. Federal National Mortgage Association ( 2014 )

Court of Appeals
of the State of Georgia
ATLANTA,____________________
November 19, 2014
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
A15A0171. RAFAEL CRUZ v. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
ASSOCIATION.
This case originated as a dispossessory action in magistrate court. After an
adverse judgment, Rafael Cruz sought review before the superior court. The superior
court also ruled against Cruz. He then filed this direct appeal. We, however, lack
jurisdiction.
“[A]ppeals from decisions of the superior courts reviewing decisions of lower
courts by certiorari or de novo proceedings shall be by application for discretionary
appeal.” Bullock v. Sand, 260 Ga. App. 874, 875 (581 SE2d 333) (2003); see also
OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1). Because Cruz did not follow the proper procedure for
requesting appellate review in this case, we lack jurisdiction over this appeal, which
is hereby DISMISSED.
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
11/19/2014
Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________
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.