Rule 1-4 General Definitions
Article 1. Scope of Rules
Rule Text
As used in these rules:
(1) The term "attorney" means any person admitted to practice in the Business Court or any person who is permitted, in accordance with law, to represent a party in an action pending in the Business Court. The term "counsel" has the same meaning as "attorney" in these rules.
(2) The terms "Business Court" or "Court" mean the Georgia State-wide Business Court and not a particular Judge of the Business Court.
(3) The term "Civil Practice Act" means the Georgia Civil Practice Act, OCGA § 9-11-1 et seq.
(4) The term "Clerk" means the Clerk of Court for the Business Court.
(5) The term "e-file" means the act of filing via the Business Court's electronic filing system.
(6) The term "filing" means a submission to the Clerk, either in paper or electronic form.
(7) The terms "Judge" or "Chief Judge" mean a Judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court exercising jurisdiction with respect to a particular matter, action, or proceeding in the Business Court.