HB 234 - Judicial proceedings; professional malpractice cases; use of experts
Sponsored By
- (1) Hatfield,Mark 177th
- (2) Keen,Jerry 179th
- (3) Channell,Mickey 116th
- (4) Parrish,Butch 156th
- (5) Rice,Tom 51st
- (6) Stephenson,Pam 92nd
Committees
- HC:SCCJR
- SC:
Current Status
02/02/05 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the use of experts in judicial proceedings; to amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to change provisions relating to when the opinions of experts are admissible; to provide that an expert must meet certain qualifications in order to execute an affidavit for use in a professional malpractice action; to amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to change provisions relating to affidavits in professional malpractice cases; to eliminate certain provisions excusing noncompliance with certain deadlines; to provide for other matters related to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/01/2005 | House First Readers |
| 02/02/2005 | House Second Readers |