Ivey v. Bicknell

Christopher Lewis Chris Ivey appeals, following a bench trial and the entry of judgment in favor of James M. Bicknell on Bicknell’s suit on a promissory note. Finding no error, we affirm. Bicknell, the brother-in-law of Billy Ivey and the uncle of Chris Ivey, sued Billy Ivey, Chris Ivey, and Gold Mine Mountain Development Company, LLC Gold Mine. Bicknell claimed a portion of the proceeds from a business venture involving Gold Mine and also sought recovery on a promissory note signed by Chris Ivey. Following partial grant of Billy Ivey and Chris Ivey’s motion for summary judgment on the other claims by order of April 17, 2007,1 the only issue remaining was Bicknell’s claim on the promissory note against Chris Ivey. A bench trial was held on this claim and the trial court entered judgment on May 16, 2007, in favor of Bicknell.

1. Ivey’s first enumeration of error is that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss because the record contained no evidence which would permit a Georgia court to exercise personal jurisdiction over him.