Introduction
General litigation is a broad term that encompasses a range of court proceedings. It is typically used to describe a non-specialized litigation practice as well as research and resources on procedural aspects of the law.
The Center's reference page on general litigation is under construction.
Recent Georgia Supreme Court Decisions:
- Broda v. Dziwura (Ga. 2010) (employee not entitled to verdict set-off based on employer's settlement with plaintiff) More Information & Full Text
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Individuals may represent themselves in legal matters. Self-help should be considered when possible adverse consequences are relatively modest.
ADR Options for General Litigation:
- Mediation: Mediation is a recommended approach to resolving legal disputes before resorting to adversarial litigation. Mediation FAQ
- Arbitration: Arbitration is generally less expensive and time consuming than traditional litigation. Georgia law authorizes arbitration of a wide range of disputes. Arbitration FAQ
- Hybrid Mediation-Arbitration: Hybrid mediation-arbitration provides parties an opportunity to reach a voluntary settlement of some or all issues in dispute followed by arbitration of issues that the parties are unable to settle voluntarily.
- Case Evaluation: Case evaluation is an alternative dispute resolution method that is useful in the early stages of litigation.
- Discovery Audits or Masters: Discovery auditing service is available for litigated cases to help resolve complex discovery issues effectively.
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