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Ga. Sup. Ct. R. 27 (2019)

Motions For Reconsideration

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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(1) Physical Preparation. Motions for reconsideration shall be prepared in accordance with Rule 20(3). Motions for reconsideration and responses are limited to 5,000 words. Mechanically typed and handwritten motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages.

(2) Time of Filing. A motion for reconsideration may be filed regarding any matter in which the Court has ruled, and must be received by the Court via the Clerk’s Office or electronically filed within ten days from the date of the ruling. A copy of the ruling to be reconsidered shall be attached. No second or subsequent motion for reconsideration by the same party after a first motion has been denied shall be filed except by permission of the Court. No response to a motion for reconsideration is required, but any party wishing to respond must do so expeditiously. See also Rule 61 regarding motions to stay the remittitur and Rule 13, regarding filing deadline.

(3) The Court may by special order in any case limit the time within which a motion for reconsideration may be filed to any period less than ten days.