History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3460; Code 1868, § 3480; Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 49, § 1; Ga. L. 1872, p. 41, § 1; Code 1873, § 3531; Code 1882, § 3531; Civil Code 1895, § 5138; Penal Code 1895, § 966; Civil Code 1910, § 5724; Penal Code 1910, § 992; Code 1933, § 81-1419.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, § 17-8-22 .
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