The date of the original SJ order for appeal purposes. The rules of civil procedure do not give an allowance as to a motion for reconsideration.



It is well settled that a motion for reconsideration does not toll the time for filing a direct appeal.  Blackwell v. Sutton, 261 Ga. 284, 404 S.E.2d 114 (1991);  OCGA § 5-6-38(a);  see also MMT Enterprises v. Cullars, 218 Ga.App. 559, 560-561(2), 462 S.E.2d 771 (1995) (a motion to set aside, even when based upon lack of jurisdiction or a non-amendable defect, does not extend the time for filing an appeal).   Bell's notice of appeal was not filed within 30 days of the superior court's June 11, 1999 order;  consequently, it is untimely.   OCGA § 5-6-38(a).   We lack jurisdiction to consider this appeal because the “proper and timely filing of a notice of appeal is an absolute requirement to confer jurisdiction upon the appellate court.  [Cit.]” Hammond v. Unified Govt. of Athens-Clarke County, 240 Ga.App. 432, 525 S.E.2d 709 (1999).




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