Additional Civil Appeals: Georgia | Practical Law

Additional Civil Appeals: Georgia | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in Georgia. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Additional Civil Appeals: Georgia

Practical Law State Q&A 0-558-2050 (Approx. 9 pages)

Additional Civil Appeals: Georgia

by Michael L. Eber, Caplan Cobb LLC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 15 Dec 2023Georgia, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in Georgia. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Georgia state courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Supreme Court of Georgia, Court Information Regarding the Coronavirus page for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.