Georgia § 17-8-70 - Number of counsel permitted to argue case.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 17-8-70 — Number of counsel permitted to argue case., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-8-70. Number of counsel permitted to argue case.
Not more than two counsel shall be permitted to argue any case for each side, except by express leave of the court. In no case shall more than one counsel for each side be heard in conclusion. (Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 1; Code 1933, § 27-2202.) U.S. Code. - Closing arguments, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 29.1. Law reviews. - For annual survey of criminal law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 153 (2004).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 17-8-70
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 17-8-70 cover?
Section 17-8-70 ("Number of counsel permitted to argue case.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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