Saturday, August 21, 2010

If you dismiss a civil case in Georgia without prejudice how long do you have to refile in Federal court ?

If you are wanting to transfer to Federal court, do not dismiss the State case in GA, request/motion for a transfer to Federal that way you do not loose your statute of limitations protection. Everything has a statute of limitations and if you dismiss your GA case the clock is still ticking from the date of the incident. You have to file before the deadline of the statute of limitations or you are SOL. Like with Personal Injury cases. Most States you have 1 year to file your lawsuit some are 2 years. Good luck

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