Discovery Response Deadline Extension

Summary

Failing to respond to a discovery request within 30 days in Georgia can lead to penalties such as being held in contempt of court, having facts established in the opposing partys favor, or being barred from presenting certain evidence. You can file a motion for an extension of time due to health circumstances, but the decision will be at the judges discretion. Legal holidays are not counted in the 30-day response period, and if the deadline falls on a holiday, it is extended to the next business day. Consult with your attorney for specific advice and exact dates.

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I am in Georgia and have a counterclaim as a Defendant's in a dispossery personal injury case. I was given a request for discovery by the opposing counsel */*/* and have not responded yet due to medical issues I have been dealing with. Will there be a consequence to not responding within 30 days
Hello ****, in most cases, not responding to a discovery request within 30 days can lead to penalties in Georgia, such as:
- Being held in contempt of court
- Having facts established in the opposing party's favor
- Being barred from presenting certain evidence
It's best to consult with your attorney for more specific advice.
Ok. Is there anything I can do to ask for an extension given the health circumstances
Yes, ****. You can file a motion for extension of time due to your health circumstances. However, the decision will be at the judge's discretion. It's advisable to consult with your attorney on this.
Ok. Considering thanksgiving holiday was a part of the 30 days, how much time do I have left to respond?
In Georgia, legal holidays aren't counted in the *-day response period. If the deadline falls on a holiday, it's extended to the next business day. Consult with your attorney for exact dates.
Ok thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more legal questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help you.