Appellate Review

Question 1

Interlocutory Appeals of Right

Answer 1

Georgia recognizes a number of interlocutory appeals that are appealable as a matter of right in addition to those provide by the federal rules, including:

• Orders directing an accounting
• Orders granting or refusing alimony
• Mandamus or other extraordinary relief
• Orders granting summary judgment

Question 2

Discretionary Interlocutory Appeals

Answer 2

Other orders may be appealed if the trial judge certifies that the issue is of sufficient legal importance and the appellate court agrees to hear the matter.