Peachtree City, Georgia Civil Procedures

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In Peachtree City, Georgia, "civil procedure" refers to the varied processes and procedures that must be followed when conducting a civil lawsuit.

Like all laws, the rules of civil procedure in Peachtree City, Georgia reflect specific values that society, through its elected representatives, wants to advocate. So, the rules of civil procedure have the stated goal of ensuring that the justice system is fair, cost effective, efficient, and accessible to everyone who has a legitimate legal grievance.

Civil litigation in Peachtree City, Georgia is almost never a simple process. So, the rules governing this process can't always be simple, either. Remember, civil procedure covers every single step of the civil litigation process, which can drag on for years.

Major Peachtree City, Georgia Civil Procedure Issues

Complaint: When somebody believes that they have suffered a legal wrong in Peachtree City, Georgia, and decide to file a lawsuit, the first document that they file with the court is typically the complaint. The complaint is very important, because it can frame the factual and legal issues, and set the tone, for the rest of the process. The complaint normally contains every factual allegation against the defendant that forms the basis of the plaintiff's lawsuit. It also contains a prayer for relief, in which the plaintiff lays out his or her desired remedies, if the court finds the defendant liable.

Answer: The answer is a document filed by the defendant, in response to a complaint. The answer typically contains a few things: normally, it denies most of the allegations made by the plaintiff. If it does not deny the factual assertions in the complaint, it will typically raise legal defenses, known as affirmative defenses, arguing that even if everything the plaintiff alleges is true, the defendant should not be held liable, because of extenuating circumstances.

Discovery: The civil procedure rules in Peachtree City, Georgia were written with the purpose of, among other things, avoiding surprises. For that reason, everyone engaged in a lawsuit goes into trial with a pretty good idea of what evidence the other side has. This is largely because of the discovery process, during which the attorneys for both sides are required to disclose (with some exemptions) all information relevant to the trial which they have in their possession. These disclosures come in multiple forms, such as simply sending boxes of documents, deposing witnesses, or submitting written questions to the other side, which the recipient is obligated to answer under oath.

Trial: In Peachtree City, Georgia, it's truly extremely rare for civil lawsuits to go to trial. Of all the lawsuits that are filed, only a tiny minority make it to trial. The majority are either dismissed, or settled. This is by design: the civil procedure rules in Peachtree City are specifically meant to encourage early resolution of legal disputes, without resorting to a costly and time-consuming trial. However, when a case does go to trial, it is for the purpose of a jury resolving all of the factual disputes between the parties. Each side will present evidence received through the discovery process, call witnesses, and make arguments on behalf of their position. Once the jury reaches a verdict (a finding of fact), the judge enters a judgment on the verdict.

How Can a Peachtree City, Georgia Lawyer Help?

If you are dealing with a lawsuit in Peachtree City, Georgia, it's almost certain that you will have to deal with issues concerning civil procedure.

It should go without saying that you should have a Peachtree City, Georgia attorney on hand to deal with any civil procedure issues that you're almost certain to face, if you're engaged in a lawsuit.

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Life in Peachtree City

Peachtree City plays host to 35,000 Fayette County residents. The population is expected in increase drastically with the formal annexation of an adjacent unincorporated area of Coweta County known as "the West Village." Annexation or not, Peachtree City is one of the best places to live in the United States. The city offers over ninety miles of road dedicated solely to golf cart traffic. Over 25% of Peachtree City residents own a golf cart making it a very popular method of transportation. The city allows unaccompanied 15-year olds to operate the carts alone as long as they have a learner's permit. Peachtree City is known widely as the location of a National Weather Service radar station from which the Weather Forecast Office broadcasts. Most recently, Peach tree city ranked 8th on Money Magazine's 100 best places to live. It's the second time. Peachtree City additionally won the Tree City USA title from the Arbor Day Foundation.

Peachtree City is also a bustling center of commerce with Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America which is a major supplier of automotive electronics, the long time local company named Cooper Lighting, and Avery Dennison which manufacturers paper products and adhesives. As such a standout city, you shouldn't be surprised to find out there are a number of local Peachtree City lawyers. Lawyers in Peachtree City are acquainted with local Fayette County and Georgia State court procedures.

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