Georgia Code, Title 9, Chapter 10, Article 8 - Argument and Conduct of Counsel

• § 9-10-180 - Time Limit for Arguments
  Counsel shall be limited in their arguments to two hours on a side.
• § 9-10-181 - Extension of Time Limit for Argument After Application Therefor
  If counsel on either side, before argument begins, applies to the court for extension of the time prescribed for argument and states in his...
• § 9-10-182 - Number of Counsel Who May Argue Case
  Not more than two counsel for each side shall be permitted to argue any case, except by express leave of the court; and in...
• § 9-10-183 - Use of Blackboard, Models, Etc., in Argument
  In the trial of any civil action, counsel for either party shall be permitted to use a blackboard and models or similar devices in...
• § 9-10-184 - Value of Pain and Suffering May Be Argued
  In the trial of a civil action for personal injuries, counsel shall be allowed to argue the worth or monetary value of pain and...
• § 9-10-185 - Prejudicial Statements by Counsel; Prevention by Court; Rebuke of Counsel and Instruction to Jury; Mistrial
  Where counsel in the hearing of the jury make statements of prejudicial matters which are not in evidence, it is the duty of the...
• § 9-10-186 - Opening and Closing Arguments
  In civil actions, where the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, the plaintiff is entitled to the opening and concluding arguments except that...

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