§ 9-10-180. Time Limit for Arguments

Counsel shall be limited in their arguments to two hours on a side. History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, §§ 2, 3; Code 1933, § 81-1007; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 3-4.

§ 9-10-181. Extension of Time Limit for Argument After Application Therefor

If counsel on either side, before argument begins, applies to the court for extension of the time prescribed for argument and states in his place or on oath, in the discretion of the court, that he or they cannot do the case justice within the time prescribed and that it will require for that purpose […]

§ 9-10-182. Number of Counsel Who May Argue Case

Not more than two counsel for each side shall be permitted to argue any case, except by express leave of the court; and in no case shall more than one counsel be heard in conclusion. History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 1; Code 1933, § 81-1004.

§ 9-10-183. Use of Blackboard, Models, etc., in Argument

In the trial of any civil action, counsel for either party shall be permitted to use a blackboard and models or similar devices in connection with his argument to the jury for the purpose of illustrating his contentions with respect to the issues which are to be decided by the jury, provided that counsel shall […]

§ 9-10-184. Value of Pain and Suffering May Be Argued

In the trial of a civil action for personal injuries, counsel shall be allowed to argue the worth or monetary value of pain and suffering to the jury; provided, however, that any such argument shall conform to the evidence or reasonable deductions from the evidence in the case. History. Ga. L. 1960, p. 174, § […]

§ 9-10-185. Prejudicial Statements by Counsel; Prevention by Court; Rebuke of Counsel and Instruction to Jury; Mistrial

Where counsel in the hearing of the jury make statements of prejudicial matters which are not in evidence, it is the duty of the court to interpose and prevent the same. On objection made, the court shall also rebuke counsel and by all needful and proper instructions to the jury endeavor to remove the improper […]

§ 9-10-186. Opening and Closing Arguments

In civil actions, where the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, the plaintiff is entitled to the opening and concluding arguments except that if the defendant introduces no evidence or admits a prima-facie case, the defendant shall be entitled to open and conclude. In civil actions for personal injuries, the defendant shall be deemed […]