§ 23-3-125. Civil Investigative Demands
As used in this Code section, the term: “Custodian” means the custodian, or any deputy custodian, designated by the Attorney General under paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section. “Documentary material” includes the original or any copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, chart, or other document or data compilations […]
§ 23-3-126. Remedies Nonexclusive; Construction of Provisions
The provisions of this article shall not be deemed exclusive, and the remedies provided for in this article shall be in addition to any other remedies provided for in any other law or available under common law. This article shall be broadly construed and applied to promote the public’s interest in combating fraud and false […]
§ 23-3-127. Proceedings Involving Medicaid
If a civil action can be commenced pursuant to Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the “State False Medicaid Claims Act,” the claimant shall proceed under Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49. History. Code 1981, § 23-3-127 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 127, § 1-2/HB 822.
§ 23-4-1. Consolidation of Actions
Where there is one common claim to be asserted by or against several, and one is asserting the claim against many, or many against one, the court may utilize equitable powers to consolidate and determine the whole matter in one action. History. Civil Code 1895, § 4846; Civil Code 1910, § 5419; Code 1933, § […]
§ 23-4-2. How Extraordinary Remedies Claimed
A claim for extraordinary relief or remedy to aid an action or defense may be asserted either by original pleading or by amendment. History. Ga. L. 1887, p. 64, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § 4839; Civil Code 1910, § 5412; Code 1933, § 37-907.
§ 23-4-3. Claim of Legal and Equitable Relief by Defendant
A defendant to any action in the superior court or in the Georgia State-wide Business Court, whether the action is for legal or equitable relief, may claim legal or equitable relief, or both, by framing proper pleadings for that purpose and sustaining them by sufficient evidence. History. Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 36, § 2; Civil […]
§ 23-4-4. Proceedings Ex Parte or in Execution of Protective Powers; Petition
All ex parte proceedings or proceedings for the execution of the protective powers of equity over trust estates or the estates of wards of equity shall be initiated by presenting a petition to the court. The court may order such other proceedings as the necessity of each case demands. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4130; […]
§ 23-4-5. Receipt of and Action on Petition; Transmittal of Proceedings to Clerk
The judge may receive and act upon the petitions described in Code Section 23-4-4 at chambers, always transmitting the entire proceedings to the clerk to be entered on the minutes or other records of the court. History. Ga. L. 1853-54, p. 59, § 1; Code 1863, § 4131; Code 1868, § 4163; Code 1873, § […]
§ 23-4-20. Who May Complain in Equity
Any person who may not bring an action at law may complain in equity and every person who is remediless elsewhere may claim the protection and assistance of equity to enforce any right recognized by the law. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4090; Code 1868, § 4119; Code 1873, § 4178; Code 1882, § 4178; […]
§ 23-4-30. Nature of Decree; Signature and Entry
A decree is the judgment of the judge in equitable proceedings upon the facts ascertained and should be signed by him and entered on the minutes of the court. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4122; Code 1868, § 4153; Code 1873, § 4212; Code 1882, § 4212; Civil Code 1895, § 4851; Civil Code 1910, […]