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GA HB998
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Willard
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Office of Business Cases within the Judicial Council of Georgia to provide specialized judicial expertise for complex business cases filed in superior and state courts
- Eligible cases include those arising under the Georgia Uniform Securities Act, Uniform Commercial Code, Georgia Business Corporation Code, partnership and LLC acts, or any case where the amount in controversy or value of injunctive relief exceeds $1 million
- Cases may be referred to the Office by a chief judge of the superior or state court, the currently assigned judge, or by agreement of all parties; accepted cases remain governed by the Georgia Civil Practice Act and applicable court rules
- Upon acceptance, a special master is appointed to handle all pretrial matters and motions, with authority to order nonbinding mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution; unresolved cases return to the originating court for trial
- Special masters must be senior judges or attorneys with at least 10 years of experience and knowledge of complex business litigation, and acceptance of a case may be conditioned on payment of a fee not to exceed $2,500
Legislative Description
Judicial Council; Office of Business Cases; establish
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/23/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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