A declaratory judgment proceeding brought in the probate court as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-127 may be combined with or made a part of any proceeding properly before the probate court to the greatest extent that does not infringe the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts pursuant to Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of this state.
History. Code 1981, § 9-4-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 2-6/HB 865.
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This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Declaratory Judgments
§ 9-4-1. Purpose and Construction of Chapter
§ 9-4-2. Declaratory Judgments Authorized; Force and Effect
§ 9-4-3. Further Relief; Interlocutory Extraordinary Relief to Preserve Status Quo
§ 9-4-4. Declaratory Judgments Involving Fiduciaries
§ 9-4-5. Filing and Service; Time of Trial; Drawing of Jury
§ 9-4-6. Submission of Fact Issues to Jury
§ 9-4-7. Only Parties Affected; When Municipality Made Party; When Attorney General Served and Heard
§ 9-4-8. When Court May Refuse Declaratory Judgment