The denied applicant may request what before the Clerk of Superior Court, with the right of de novo appeal to the superior court?

• A. a jury trial
• B. a writ of mandamus
• C. a hearing
• D. an injunction

Answer: (C)

Challenging a denied application in Georgia begins with a hearing before the Clerk of Superior Court. This hearing lets you present evidence, testify, and address why the denial should be reversed, creating a formal record for review. If you’re not satisfied with the outcome after the hearing, you have the right to a de novo appeal to the Superior Court, which means the matter will be reviewed anew by a higher court rather than just on the Clerk’s findings. The other remedies don’t fit this process: a jury trial isn’t the vehicle for challenging an administrative denial, and a writ of mandamus or an injunction isn’t the standard path for appealing a denial through a de novo review.