When any case pending in the courts of this state in which the Attorney General is of counsel is scheduled to be called for any purpose during sessions of the General Assembly or during a period of 15 days preceding or following sessions of the General Assembly, on motion of the Attorney General or an assistant attorney general, it shall be a good ground for continuance that the Attorney General and his staff are occupied in aid of the business of the General Assembly.
History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 700, § 1.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, § 17-8-27 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Civil Practice and Procedure Generally
§ 9-10-151. Grounds for Continuance — Attendance at Board of Regents or Education Meeting
§ 9-10-155. Grounds for Continuance — Illness or Absence of Counsel; Oath of Party
§ 9-10-157. When Amending Party Granted Continuance
§ 9-10-158. Continuance to Enable Opposite Party to Meet Amendment; When Charged to Amending Party
§ 9-10-159. Legislator Attending General Assembly Excused as Witness; Deposition in Civil Case
§ 9-10-160. Continuance for Absence of Witness; What Application to Show
§ 9-10-162. Continuance After Case Sent Back by Appellate Court
§ 9-10-163. Continuance of Appeals Case
§ 9-10-164. Continuances for One Term Only
§ 9-10-165. Case Not Reached Continued
§ 9-10-166. Diligence to Be Shown by Applicant for Continuance
§ 9-10-167. Continuance in Discretion of Court; Countershowing to Motion for Continuance