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2025 Code of Georgia
Title 9 - Civil Practice (Chs. 1 — 17)
Chapter 7 - Auditors (§§ 9-7-1 — 9-7-23)
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JUDICIAL DECISIONS
All provisions in Code with respect to auditors are to be strictly construed; for if the report of the auditor is not excepted to, the court frames such a verdict or decree as may be proper. Barber v. Southern Serv. Corp., 182 Ga. 124, 185 S. E. 93, 1936 Ga. LEXIS 296 (1936).
Research References & Practice Aids
Cross references.Procedure for appeal from decision of superior court reviewing decision of auditor, § 5-6-35.
Appointment of special master to conduct condemnation proceedings, § 22-2-100 et seq.
Law reviews.For article, “Auditors—A Beacon in Complex Litigation,” see 25 Ga. St. B. J. 208 (1989).
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d.27A Am. Jur. 2d, Equity, §§ 194 et seq., 207 et seq.
ALR.Conclusiveness of or weight attached to findings of fact of master in chancery, 33 A. L. R. 745.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 9
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O.C.G.A. Title 9, Ch. 7
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- § 9-7-1. Duties of auditor
- § 9-7-2. When facts referred to auditor; on application and notice; on court’s own motion
- § 9-7-3. Appointment of auditor in matters of account; on application and notice; on court’s own motion
- § 9-7-4. Appointment of person agreed on
- § 9-7-5. Where hearing held; notice of hearing; auditor’s oath
- § 9-7-6. Powers of auditor generally
- § 9-7-7. Contempt referred to superior court
- § 9-7-8. Contents of report — Rulings, findings, and conclusions
- § 9-7-9. Contents of report — Motions and rulings; transcript; documentary evidence
- § 9-7-10. Contents of report — Evidence deemed inadmissible
- § 9-7-11. Written notice of filing report
- § 9-7-12. Report prima facie true
- § 9-7-13. When report recommitted
- § 9-7-14. Time for filing exceptions; classification; extension on application; what exceptions to specify
- § 9-7-15. Exceptions to matters outside record; certification by auditor or return with objections; application for mandamus; notice and hearing; effect of mandamus absolute
- § 9-7-16. Exceptions of law for judge
- § 9-7-17. When exceptions of fact tried by jury; burden of proof; right to open and conclude
- § 9-7-18. Trial on the record; what additional evidence introduced; what evidence excluded
- § 9-7-19. When new testimony considered; application; notice; rights of opposite party
- § 9-7-20. Form of jury’s verdict
- § 9-7-21. Court to frame judgment or decree
- § 9-7-22. Auditor’s fees
- § 9-7-23. Compensation of reporter; by whom paid
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