Initial Civil Appeals: Georgia | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Georgia | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction 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, arguing the appeal and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Georgia

Practical Law State Q&A 4-558-2048 (Approx. 22 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Georgia

by Michael L. Eber, Caplan Cobb LLC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 20 Sep 2023 • Georgia, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction 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, arguing the appeal and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Georgia 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 for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.