History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 609, § 50; Ga. L. 1967, p. 226, §§ 22, 43, 48.
Cross references.
Requirements pertaining to filing of motion for new trial and motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict where appeal taken from judgment, ruling, or other procedure, § 5-6-36 .
Question of necessity for setting out portions of record or transcript of evidence in motions for new trial and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, § 5-6-49 .
U.S. Code.
For provisions of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 50, see 28 U.S.C.
Law reviews.
For article discussing motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in this state prior to adoption of this section, see 7 Mercer L. Rev. 352 (1956).
For article, “The 1967 Amendments to the Georgia Civil Practice Act and the Appellate Procedure Act,” see 3 Ga. St. B.J. 383 (1967).
For survey article on appellate practice and procedure, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 21 (2007).
For case comment, “Yost v. Torok and Abusive Litigation: A New Tort to Solve an Old Problem,” see 21 Ga. L. Rev. 429 (1986).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Civil Practice Act
§ 9-11-38. Right to Jury Trial
§ 9-11-39. Consent to Trial by Court; Jury Trial on Court Order
§ 9-11-40. Time and Place of Trial
§ 9-11-41. Dismissal of Actions; Recommencement Within Six Months
§ 9-11-42. Consolidation; Severance
§ 9-11-45. Subpoena for Taking Depositions; Objections; Place of Examination
§ 9-11-46. Exceptions Unnecessary; Objections to Rulings or Orders
§ 9-11-50. Motions for Directed Verdict and for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict