Case Number: A26A0303
Thursday 30th of July 2026
Court of Appeals Information
| Case Number | A26A0303 |
|---|---|
| Style | SHARON R. CARSON, AS THE COURT APPOINTED EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF BERNITHA VAUGHN et al v. CHATHAM COUNTY et al |
| Status | Notice of Intent/Application Filed |
| Docket/Notice Date | August 28, 2025 |
| Remittitur Date | None |
| Term | December/Winter |
| Supreme Court Transfer | None |
| Calendar Date | January 2026 |
| COA Judgment/Ruling | AFFIRMED (May 4, 2026) |
| Opinion/Order | View |
Trial Court Information
| Case Number | STCV2101291 |
|---|---|
| Clerk | State Court Clerk of Chatham County |
| Judge | Hon. GREGORY V. SAPP |
| County | Chatham |
| Court | State Court |
| Appealed Order | October 17, 2024 |
| Notice of Appeal | November 18, 2024 |
| Motion Date | September 10, 2025 |
| Motion | FOR EXT TO FILE BRIEF/NT |
| Court Action Date | September 11, 2025 |
| Court Action | EXT GRANTED (CHECK FILE) |
| Filing Date | September 15, 2025 |
| Filing | REQUEST TO ARGUE/NT |
| Court Action Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Court Action | REQUEST TO ARGUE/DENIED |
| Filing Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Filing | BRIEF OF APPELLANT /NT |
| Motion Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Motion | FOR EXT TO FILE BRIEF/EE |
| Court Action Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Court Action | EXT GRANTED (CHECK FILE) |
| Filing Date | November 5, 2025 |
| Filing | BRIEF OF APPELLEE /EE |
| Filing Date | November 25, 2025 |
| Filing | REPLY BRIEF/NT |
| Motion Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Motion | MFR/NT |
| Court Action Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Court Action | MFR/DENIED |
| Motion Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Motion | RESPONSE TO MFR |
| Filing Date | June 3, 2026 |
| Filing | NOTICE OF INTENT TO GA SUPREME CT |
| Filing Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Filing | NOTICE OF FILING CERT TO GA SUPREME CT |
Court Initiated Actions
| None | None |
Attorney Information
| Appellant | Mr. Terry Dale Jackson |
|---|---|
| Appellant | Mr. Peter Andrew Lampros |
| Appellee | Mr. Andre Pretorius |
|---|---|
| Appellee | Mr. R. Jonathan Hart |
| Appellee | Mr. Malcolm Mackenzie III |
| Appellee | Mr. JOHN THOMAS CROSBY |
Supreme Court Information
| Notice of Intent | June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Certiorari Number | S26C1650 |
| Disposition | |
| Disposition Date | |
| Remittitur Date |