Rule 5.2 – Filing Requirements

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

(1) Depositions and other original discovery material shall not be filed with the court unless or until required by the provisions of O.C.G.A. ยง 9-11-29.1(a) (1) (5). (2) A party serving Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admission and...

Rule 5.1 – Prompt Completion

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In order for a party to utilize the court’s compulsory process to compel discovery, any desired discovery procedures must first be commenced promptly, pursued diligently and completed without unnecessary delay and within 6 months after the filing of the answer....

Rule 4.13 – Limited Appearances

by | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Georgia

No attorney shall enter into limited representation of a party in a superior court without first notifying the court and the opposing party of the limitations of such appearance by filing an entry of limited appearance. Such notice must comply with Rule 4.2 of these...

Rule 4.11 – To attend and remain

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Subject to the provisions of Rule 17, attorneys having matters on calendars, or who are otherwise directed to do so, unless excused by the court, are required to be in court at the call of the matter and to remain until otherwise directed by the court. Should the...