Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia issued an order on August 30, 2016, regarding case A16A1439, Stapleton v. Butler et al. Francois D. Stapleton's application for discretionary appeal was granted to review a superior court order that upheld the Department of Labor Board of Review's denial of her unemployment benefits. Upon reviewing the record, relevant case law, and statutory provisions, the court concluded that the application was improvidently granted. Consequently, the order granting the application was vacated, and the appeal was dismissed. The document is certified as a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals.
Legal Issues Addressed
Discretionary Appeal in Unemployment Benefits Denialsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals reviewed but ultimately dismissed the discretionary appeal concerning the denial of unemployment benefits by the Department of Labor Board of Review.
Reasoning: Francois D. Stapleton's application for discretionary appeal was granted to review a superior court order that upheld the Department of Labor Board of Review's denial of her unemployment benefits.
Improvident Grant of Discretionary Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: After examining the record and applicable law, the court found that the appeal should not have been granted.
Reasoning: Upon reviewing the record, relevant case law, and statutory provisions, the court concluded that the application was improvidently granted.
Vacatur of Appeal Grant and Dismissal of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court vacated the order granting the discretionary appeal and dismissed the appeal entirely.
Reasoning: Consequently, the order granting the application was vacated, and the appeal was dismissed.