by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
Before arguments begin, counsel may apply to the court for an extension of the time prescribed for argument. The applicant shall state the reason that additional time is needed; the court in its discretion may grant extensions. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 13.2
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
Counsel shall be limited in their arguments as follows: (A) Felony cases punishable by the death penalty or life in prison 2 hours each side. (B) Any other felony case 1 hour each side. (C) Misdemeanor case 30 minutes each side. (D) Civil cases other than appeals from...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
If a civil action is voluntarily dismissed (other than as a result of final settlement agreement, the terms of which are dictated, in court or in chambers, into the record) after the trial jury has been empaneled, all court costs including juror fees incurred for all...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
After completion of the examination of jurors upon their voir dire, the parties and their counsel shall be entitled, upon request, to 15 minutes to prepare for jury selection; thereafter, during the selection of jurors, the court in its discretion, upon first warning...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
During the course of a proceeding no one except the judge may excuse from the courtroom a party, a witness (including one who has testified), or counsel. Ga. R. Sup. Ct. 10.4
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia
All requests to charge shall be numbered consecutively on separate sheets of paper and submitted to the court in duplicate by counsel for all parties at the commencement of trial, unless otherwise provided by pre trial order; provided, however, that additional...
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