§ 9-15-3. When Costs May Be Demanded
The several officers of court are prohibited from demanding the costs in any civil case or any part thereof until after judgment in the same, except as otherwise provided by law. History. Laws 1834, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 506; Laws 1842, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 507; Code 1863, § 3609; Code 1868, § 3634; Code […]
§ 9-15-4. Deposit Prior to Filing by Clerk; Exception if Affidavit of Indigence Filed; Repayment of Excess; Exemptions
A clerk of the superior court shall not be required to file any civil case or proceeding until the fee required by Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, has been paid to the clerk. The fee shall not be required if the party desiring to file the case or […]
§ 9-15-6. Liability of Attorney of Nonresident Plaintiff for Costs; Prior Payment of Costs in Action Brought by Nonresident Attorney and Plaintiff
When any attorney institutes an action in any of the courts of this state for any person who resides outside this state, the attorney shall be liable to pay all costs of the officers of court in the event that the action is dismissed or the plaintiff is cast in the action. When the plaintiff […]
§ 9-15-7. Liability of Attorney Guilty of Willful Neglect or Misconduct for Costs
If any plaintiff is involuntarily dismissed or cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs which may have accrued in the case. In like manner, if any defendant is cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or […]
§ 9-15-8. Liability for Costs of Witnesses of Adverse Party
No party plaintiff or defendant shall be liable for the costs of any witness of the adverse party unless the witness is subpoenaed, sworn, and examined on the trial of the case or unless the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses his case before trial. No party shall be liable for the costs of more than two witnesses […]
§ 9-14-46. Custody and Production of Petitioner
Custody and control of the petitioner shall be retained by the Department of Corrections or other authority having custody of the petitioner. It shall be the duty of the department or authority to produce the petitioner at such times and places as the court may direct. History. Code 1933, § 50-127, enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 9-15-9. Costs When Recovery on Contract Is Less Than $50.00
When any action ex contractu is brought in the superior or state court and the verdict of the jury, unreduced by setoff or payment pending the action, is for a sum under $50.00, the defendant shall not be charged with more costs than would have necessarily accrued if the case had been heard before a […]
§ 9-14-47. Time for Answer and Hearing
Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 9-14-47.1 with respect to petitions challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a sentence of death, within 20 days after the filing and docketing of a petition under this article or within such further time as the court may set, the respondent shall answer or […]
§ 9-15-10. Costs in Personal Actions When Damages Are Less Than $10.00
In all actions for slanderous words, in any court having jurisdiction of the same, if the jury renders a verdict under $10.00, the plaintiff shall have and recover no more costs than damages. In actions of assault and battery and in all other personal actions wherein the jury upon the trial thereof finds the damages […]
§ 9-14-47.1. Petitions Challenging for the First Time State Court Proceedings Resulting in a Death Sentence
In petitions filed under this article challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence, the provisions of this article shall apply except as specifically provided otherwise in this Code section. Within ten days of the filing of a petition challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a […]