Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Is the judge the only person who can issue a rule nisi? Can opposing counsel set a date for a hearing and the other side must show up?


Asked on 9/27/11, 6:56 pm

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That depends on the court. Courts have a variety of calendar procedures.

Several state courts in metro Atlanta allow a party to file a notice of hearing and add a motion or hearing to any available calendar. Some have clerks set dates. And in federal court, some judges also allow a party to select a date.

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Answered on 9/27/11, 7:08 pm


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