The following suggested forms are declared to be sufficient, but any other form substantially complying therewith shall also be sufficient:
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History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 18, § 20; Ga. L. 1966, p. 493, §§ 8, 8A; Ga. L. 1973, p. 303, § 2; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 5; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 5.
Cross references.
Objection to failure to comply with Appellate Practice Act, Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, Rule 20.
Objections to records or transcripts, Rules of the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, Rule 47.
Code Commission notes.
The sentences in paragraphs (1) and (2) relating to motion for new trial or motion for judgment n.o.v. would be included only where such a motion was filed, for the purpose of showing that the time for appeal from the judgment complained of had been automatically extended under Code Section 5-6-38.
Law reviews.
For article, “The Appellate Procedure Act of 1965,” (Art. 2, Ch. 6, T. 5), see 1 Ga. St. B.J. 451 (1965).
For article, “1966 Amendments to the Appellate Procedure Act of 1965,” (Art. 2, Ch. 6, T. 5), see 2 Ga. St. B.J. 433 (1966).
For article, “The 1967 Amendments to the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ch. 11, T. 9), and the Appellate Procedure Act (Art. 2, Ch. 6, T. 5),” see 3 Ga. St. B.J. 383 (1967).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Certiorari and Appeals to Appellate Courts Generally
Article 2 - Appellate Practice
§ 5-6-30. Purpose of Article; Construction
§ 5-6-31. Entry of Judgment Defined
§ 5-6-33. Right of Appeal Generally
§ 5-6-37. Filing and Contents of Notice of Appeal; Service of Notice Upon Parties to Appeal
§ 5-6-40. Enumeration of Errors
§ 5-6-45. Operation of Notice of Appeal as Supersedeas in Criminal Cases; Bond; Review
§ 5-6-50. Procedure Provided by Article Supersedes Former Appellate Procedure