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HB 0204 - Civil Practice Act; opposing affidavits shall be served in motions for summary judgment; change provisions

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Willard, Wendell 51st
Last Action: 3/13/2015 - Senate Read and Referred
House Committee: Judy
Senate Committee: JUDY
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 204 revises O.C.G.A. § 9-11-56, allowing for a motion of summary judgement to be decided without a hearing unless a hearing is requested by a party. If a request for a hearing is filed within five days of filing of the response, a hearing shall be scheduled no later than 45 days. 

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