Moore v Coweta County Probate Court

The very last day upon which a decision can be made is July 16. This is the last day for decisions to be rendered in the January Term, which is the term in which this case was assigned. But, the court of appeals handles roughly 1,000 cases per term. Obviously, all of them can't be disposed of on the last day. A decision could come any day between now and July 16.

 

Link: Superior Court Affirmed

The Court of Appeals' web site indicates that an opinion was issued today, affirming the decision of the superior court. Details of the opinion will be posted when they are available.

 

WTF? Language seems very plain to me.

 

Not really. I want to read the opinion first, but I can see several ways the appeals court came to this decision. The law is very poorly written and overly complex (like most of GA's gun laws). Also we will have to see which standard the appeals court applied. The old law or the new law.

This one may have to be won in the Legislature. Virginia solved this problem by making the application your permit after 45 days.

 

The law needs to be changed, notwithstanding this particular decision, whichever way. Let's reserve judgment until we can read the opinion.

 

It's according to what your definition if "is" is.
What a Clintonesque copout.

 

Judges protecting judges.

 

So, nothing has changed. It will be interesting to read their opinion. Maybe there is something good in there... let's hope!

 

Court of Appeals Says Report Always Required; Would be a 'Gross Dereliction' Not to Wait for It.

The text of the opinion should be available here soon.

 

After reading the ruling I must admit I am perplexed by the logic of the court. The only logic I see is the gun exception. Its about guns so we can't be too careful.
They gave no weight whatsoever to the 60 day clause. Frankly under this ruling I don't see a way to make a judge ever issue a license. That would make this state a defacto may issue state.

I think this is going to need a legislative fix. Without some penalty for going past the time limit this will always be a problem.