When any case is sent back for trial by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, the same shall be in order for trial; and, if the continuances of a party are exhausted, the trial court may grant one continuance to the party as the ends of justice may require.
History. Ga. L. 1851-52, p. 216, § 6; Code 1863, § 3456; Code 1868, § 3476; Code 1873, § 3527; Code 1882, § 3527; Civil Code 1895, § 5134; Civil Code 1910, § 5720; Code 1933, § 81-1415.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, § 17-8-34 .
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