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O.C.G.A. § 9-10-156 — Grounds for continuance - Occupation of counsel as Attorney General in aid of General Assembly | Georgia Code

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TITLE 9 CIVIL PRACTICE

Section 10. Civil Practice and Procedure Generally, 9-10-1 through 9-10-204.

ARTICLE 7 CONTINUANCES

9-10-156. Grounds for continuance - Occupation of counsel as Attorney General in aid of General Assembly.

When any case pending in the courts of this state in which the Attorney General is of counsel is scheduled to be called for any purpose during sessions of the General Assembly or during a period of 15 days preceding or following sessions of the General Assembly, on motion of the Attorney General or an assistant attorney general, it shall be a good ground for continuance that the Attorney General and his staff are occupied in aid of the business of the General Assembly.

(Ga. L. 1956, p. 700, § 1.)

Cross references.

- Corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, § 17-8-27.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 17 Am. Jur. 2d, Continuance, §§ 12, 16, 17, 29, 32, 33.

C.J.S.

- 17 C.J.S., Continuances, § 53.

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This Georgia Code resource is curated by Graham Syfert, a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney admitted in Georgia (State Bar of Georgia No. 881027, since 2006) and Florida. Attorney Syfert regularly works with Title 9 in the context of Georgia civil practice and statute of limitations and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida and South Georgia. For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.