GA Bar State Law 2

Question 1

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, what is the statute of limitations for personal injury actions in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Georgia's personal injury statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.

Question 2

Under the Georgia Civil Practice Act, a defendant must serve an answer within how many days after service of the complaint?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Unlike the federal 21-day rule, Georgia requires defendants to answer within 30 days of service under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-12(a).

Question 3

Under Georgia's Long Arm Statute (O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91), personal jurisdiction may be exercised over a nonresident who:

Accepted Answer

Commits a tortious act within Georgia

Answer

Georgia's Long Arm Statute authorizes jurisdiction over nonresidents who commit tortious acts within the state, among other enumerated bases.

Question 4

Under the Georgia Constitution, venue for a tort action against an individual defendant is generally proper in:

Accepted Answer

The county where the defendant resides

Answer

Georgia's constitution (Art. VI, Sec. II, Para. VI) entitles defendants to be sued in the county of their residence.

Question 5

What is the statute of limitations for breach of a written contract under Georgia law?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24 provides a 6-year statute of limitations for actions on written contracts.

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