The duties heretofore performed by a master in the superior court shall be performed by an auditor.
History. Ga. L. 1894, p. 123, § 3; Ga. L. 1895, p. 47, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 4581; Civil Code 1910, § 5127; Code 1933, § 10-101.
Cross references.
Appointment and powers of special master in superior court for determination of just and adequate compensation in eminent domain proceeding, § 22-2-100 et seq.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law on trial practice and procedure, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 339 (2010).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 9-7-2. When Facts Referred to Auditor; on Application and Notice; on Court’s Own Motion
§ 9-7-4. Appointment of Person Agreed On
§ 9-7-5. Where Hearing Held; Notice of Hearing; Auditor’s Oath
§ 9-7-6. Powers of Auditor Generally
§ 9-7-7. Contempt Referred to Superior Court
§ 9-7-8. Contents of Report — Rulings, Findings, and Conclusions
§ 9-7-9. Contents of Report — Motions and Rulings; Transcript; Documentary Evidence
§ 9-7-10. Contents of Report — Evidence Deemed Inadmissible
§ 9-7-11. Written Notice of Filing Report
§ 9-7-12. Report Prima Facie True
§ 9-7-13. When Report Recommitted
§ 9-7-16. Exceptions of Law for Judge
§ 9-7-17. When Exceptions of Fact Tried by Jury; Burden of Proof; Right to Open and Conclude
§ 9-7-18. Trial on the Record; What Additional Evidence Introduced; What Evidence Excluded
§ 9-7-19. When New Testimony Considered; Application; Notice; Rights of Opposite Party
§ 9-7-20. Form of Jury’s Verdict