All persons who are competent as witnesses in the superior courts shall be competent in all cases before the arbitrators.
History. Code 1933, § 7-416, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 2; Code 1981, § 9-9-125; Code 1981, § 9-9-75 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Medical Malpractice
§ 9-9-60. “Medical Malpractice Claim” Defined
§ 9-9-61. Medical Malpractice Arbitration Authorized
§ 9-9-64. Appointment of Reporter; Duties; Compensation
§ 9-9-65. Arbitration Submission; Irrevocability Absent Consent
§ 9-9-66. Qualifications and Status of Referee
§ 9-9-67. Arbitrators — How Chosen
§ 9-9-68. Arbitrators — How Vacancy Filled
§ 9-9-69. Arbitrators — Oath and Affidavit
§ 9-9-70. Postponement of Arbitration
§ 9-9-71. Adjournments by Arbitrators; No Meeting Outside Group
§ 9-9-73. Subpoena Power of Referee; Compensation of Witnesses
§ 9-9-74. Powers of Referee to Compel Production of Documentary Evidence
§ 9-9-75. Competency of Witnesses
§ 9-9-76. Rules Governing Examination of Witnesses and Admission of Evidence
§ 9-9-77. Administration of Oaths by Referee
§ 9-9-78. Findings by Arbitrators; Concurrence of Two Sufficient