If either party is providentially prevented from attending the trial of any case and the counsel of the absent party will state in his place that he cannot go safely to trial without the presence of the absent party, the case shall be continued, provided his continuances are not exhausted.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3453; Code 1868, § 3473; Code 1873, § 3524; Code 1882, § 3524; Civil Code 1895, § 5131; Civil Code 1910, § 5717; Code 1933, § 81-1412.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-154 .
Structure Georgia Code
§ 17-8-20. Showing of Due Diligence Required of Applicants for Continuances Generally
§ 17-8-21. When Showing for Continuance Required of State
§ 17-8-23. Absence of Party as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-24. Absence or Illness of Counsel as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-25. Absence of Witness as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-27. Attorney General in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-28. Witness in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-32. Effect of Admission by Opposing Party of Facts to Be Proved Upon Allowance of Continuance
§ 17-8-34. Granting of Continuances in Cases Returned by Appellate Court for Trial
§ 17-8-35. Effect of Continuance by Defendant Upon Trial of Codefendants