Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 60 - DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Chapter 60-2 - CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION
Subject 60-2-1 - GEORGIA LEMON LAW
Rule 60-2-1-.20 - Discovery
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Either the consumer or the manufacturer may obtain copies of documents or information in the possession of the opposing party by making a written request to the opposing party for the documents or information. The opposing party shall provide the documents or information as soon as possible, provided:
(2) If the documents and/or information are not provided to the requesting party, the party may write to the panel and request that the arbitrator direct the documents or information be produced. The arbitrator shall direct the opposing party to produce the documents or information if:
The arbitrator may convene a telephone hearing with the parties for purposes of making a determination pursuant to this paragraph.
(3) If a party does not comply, or show good cause why it could not comply, with the arbitrator's direction to produce the documents or information, the arbitrator(s), when deciding the case, may draw a negative inference concerning any issue involving such documents or information.
O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-786, 10-1-795.