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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-10-162. Continuance after case sent back by appellate court.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-10-162. Continuance after case sent back by appellate court.

When any case is sent back for trial by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, the same shall be in order for trial; and, if the continuances of a party are exhausted, the trial court may grant one continuance to the party as the ends of justice may require.

## History

Ga. L. 1851-52, p. 216, § 6; Code 1863, § 3456; Code 1868, § 3476; Code 1873, § 3527; Code 1882, § 3527; Civil Code 1895, § 5134; Civil Code 1910, § 5720; Code 1933, § 81-1415.

## Cross References

Corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, § 17-8-34.