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O.C.G.A. § 50-15-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Political subdivision’’ means the state or any local subdivision of the state or public instrumentality or public corporate body created by or under authority of state law, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, school di…
O.C.G.A. § 50-15-2 Petition by political subdivision for posting of bond by opposing party or intervenor; hearing; dismissal upon failure to file bond; appeal
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At any time prior to the final determination of a public lawsuit in the trial court or on appeal, any political subdivision which is a party to the action may petition for an order of the court that the opposing party or parties or intervenors be dismissed unless such opposing par…
O.C.G.A. § 50-15-3 Expeditious hearing and determination of lawsuits and appeals
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The trial of a public lawsuit, the hearing of any appeal therefrom, and the determination of such lawsuit and appeal shall be advanced by the trial court and by the appellate court respectively, without request of any party, as expeditiously as is reasonably possible. History. — …
O.C.G.A. § 50-15-4 Commencement of subsequent actions
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After a public lawsuit is commenced, no other action relating to the same subject matter shall be commenced, and no trial court shall have jurisdiction of any such subsequent action. This provision, however, shall not diminish any right of intervention of any person or the right …