Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (GA) | Practical Law

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (GA) | Practical Law

A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide to drafting a Georgia superior or state court complaint and preparing the other case-initiating documents according to the Georgia Civil Practice Act and other relevant rules. This Note explains how to draft the caption, structure the body of the complaint, demand a jury trial, and comply with Georgia pleading standards. This Note also explains how to prepare the other case-initiating documents, including the summons and civil case filing form.

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (GA)

Practical Law Practice Note w-000-2631 (Approx. 26 pages)

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (GA)

by Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 06 Mar 2024Georgia
A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide to drafting a Georgia superior or state court complaint and preparing the other case-initiating documents according to the Georgia Civil Practice Act and other relevant rules. This Note explains how to draft the caption, structure the body of the complaint, demand a jury trial, and comply with Georgia pleading standards. This Note also explains how to prepare the other case-initiating documents, including the summons and civil case filing form.