November 21, 1997

Mr. Ernest Welch Smith

Ms. Donna Marie Smith

c/o 348 Teague Drive

Kennesaw, Georgia 30152

RE:	A98D0044 .	Ernest Welch Smith, et al v. Troy Dalton, et al

Dear Mr. and Ms. Smith:

I am in receipt of your letter dated November 12, 1997 regarding the above referenced matter. Please be advised that the discretionary application was dismissed by the Court of Appeals by this Court's order of October 1, 1997. A copy of the Court's order was sent to you, however, I have enclosed another copy for your review.

Please be advised that the judiciary is not subject to the Open Records Act. As to how the cases are styled of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, that is within the inherent power of sound discretion of the Court.

You have been provided the same notices as any other parties before the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Since your application for certiorari was filed with the Supreme Court of Georgia on October 21, 1997, the discretionary application filed by you in this Court has been transferred to the Supreme Court. Since I do not have the documents I am unable to respond to your other inquiries.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

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