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title: O.C.G.A. § 5-5-48. Time of new trial generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 5-5-48. Time of new trial generally.

When a new trial has been granted by the court, the case shall be placed on the docket for trial as though no trial had been had, subject to the rules for continuances provided in this Code.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3646; Code 1868, § 3671; Code 1873, § 3722; Code 1882, § 3722; Civil Code 1895, § 5489; Civil Code 1910, § 6094; Code 1933, § 70-401.