Georgia Statutes

§ 8-2-37 — Stays of action for failure to comply

Georgia § 8-2-37

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O.C.G.A. § 8-2-37 (2026).

Text

If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this part, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this part. To the extent that the action includes a cause of action for damages due to personal injury or death, such cause of action shall not be subject to stay pursuant to this Code section.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2006 Ga. Laws 643,§ 1, eff. 4/28/2006. Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 532, § 1, eff. 5/19/2004.

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