Except by the written consent of all parties, the auditor shall not hear evidence or argument outside the county in which the case is proceeding. He shall give both parties or their counsel reasonable notice of the time and place of hearing and shall be sworn to render a true report according to the law and the evidence without favor or affection to either party.
History. Ga. L. 1894, p. 123, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § 4584; Civil Code 1910, § 5130; Code 1933, § 10-104.
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