Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Georgia

Magistrate Court Appeals
A judgment for past due rent was granted to Plaintiffs against Defendant in Magistrate Court. Subsequently Defendant filed an appeal in Superior Court. Defendant did not request a hearing date but only served Notice of Appeal on Plaintiffs. How long does Defendant have before either the case is dismissed or put on the docket if a court date is not requested .

Asked on 11/25/08, 2:27 pm

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

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Re: Magistrate Court Appeals

That is up to the court. And, most likely, the appeal will not be dismissed unless the defendant withdraws it.

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Answered on 11/30/08, 4:56 pm

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