Chapter

CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GENERALLY

O.C.G.A. § 9-10-1— Preference given to cases in which state is plaintiff
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-2— Actions against state void absent notice or waiver
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-3— Closed trials authorized in certain cases
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-4— Trial of collateral issues
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-5— Charges to be written out on request; exception; filing of written charges; copies
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-6— Juror’s private knowledge
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-7— Expression by judge of opinion in case reversible error
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-8— Approval or disapproval of verdict by judge forbidden; discharge or commendation of jury for verdict not permitted; judge expressing approval or disapproval disqualified from presiding at new trial
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-9— [Reserved] Jurors’ affidavits permitted to uphold but not impeach verdict
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-10— Cash bonds permitted; docketing
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-11— When appearance bond not forfeited by failure to attend; setting aside forfeiture of appearance bond
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-12— Certified mail equivalent to registered mail; sufficient compliance for notice by statutory overnight delivery
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-13— Effect of judgment on party vouched into court
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-14— Promulgation of form against government
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-30— Proceedings in equity generally; injunctions to stay pending litigation; divorce cases
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-31— Actions against certain codefendants residing in different counties; pleading requirements; application
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-31.1— Forums outside this state; waiver of statute of limita- tions defense
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-32— Action against maker and endorser residing in different counties
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-33— Action against nonresident found in state
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-34— Action against third-party defendant
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-50— When venue may be changed; how county for transfer to be selected; subsequent change of venue
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-51— Change of venue in action by county against county
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-52— Transmittal of transcript of order and record to court of transfer
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-53— Conduct of proceedings following transfer
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-54— Payment of costs accrued at time of transfer
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-70— Service on resident minor over 14 temporarily outside state; return or refusal of receipt; time for filing defensive pleadings; appointment of guardian ad litem; effect of service on guardian or trustee
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-71— Service by publication on nonresidents or unknown persons with interest in property in state
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-72— Issuance of second original where defendants reside out of county
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-73— Acknowledgment of service or waiver of process
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-90— “Nonresident” defined
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91— Grounds for exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresident
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-92— Effect of appearance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-93— Venue
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-94— Service
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-110— Petitions for extraordinary equitable relief to be verified or supported by proof
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-111— When verified answer required; by whom made for corporate defendant
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-112— Verification of answer in action on open account
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-113— When verification sufficient
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-114— Use of verified answer as evidence; amendment of sworn answer
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-130— When affidavits amendable
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-131— Bonds in judicial proceedings amendable
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-133— Mistake by clerk or ministerial officer
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-134— Amendment by negligent party; payment of costs; terms
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-135— Amendment of pleadings on court ruling not waiver of objection thereto
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-150— Grounds for continuance and stay — Attendance of party or attorney in General Assembly; writing requirement; considerations
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-151— Grounds for continuance — Attendance at board of regents or education meeting
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-152— Grounds for continuance — Attendance at meeting of Board of Human Services or Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-154— Grounds for continuance — Party providentially prevented from attendance; statement of counsel
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-155— Grounds for continuance — Illness or absence of counsel; oath of party
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-156— Grounds for continuance — Occupation of counsel as Attorney General in aid of General Assembly
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-157— When amending party granted continuance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-158— Continuance to enable opposite party to meet amendment; when charged to amending party
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-159— Legislator attending General Assembly excused as witness; deposition in civil case
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-160— Continuance for absence of witness; what application to show
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-161— Denial of continuance for absence of witness or testimony where opposite party makes admission
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-162— Continuance after case sent back by appellate court
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-164— Continuances for one term only
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-165— Case not reached continued
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-166— Diligence to be shown by applicant for continuance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-167— Continuance in discretion of court; countershowing to motion for continuance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-168— When postponement substituted for continuance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-169— Announcement and docketing of continuance
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-180— Time limit for arguments
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-181— Extension of time limit for argument after application therefor
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-182— Number of counsel who may argue case
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-183— Use of blackboard, models, or similar devices in argument
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-184— Value of pain and suffering may be argued
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-185— Prejudicial statements by counsel; prevention by court; rebuke of counsel and instruction to jury; mistrial
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-186— Opening and closing arguments
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-200— Action for recovery of realty and mesne profits
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-201— Action for recovery of personalty
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-202— Action to recover money on a judgment
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-203— Action for breach of warranty in deed
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-204— Action for words
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-1382— Amendment of misnomers on motion
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-1538— Grounds for continuance — Service in National Guard; oath of party or statement of counsel
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-1683— Continuance of appeals case