In all misdemeanor cases and cases brought up from inferior judicatories, counsel for either party shall not occupy more than one-half hour in the whole discussion of the case after the evidence is closed without obtaining special leave of the court before the argument is opened.
(Ga. L. 1924, p. 75, § 2; Code 1933, § 27-2203.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
C.J.S.
- 88 C.J.S., Trial, § 288 et seq.
ALR.
- Allowing attorney to exceed allotted time for argument as reversible error, 1 A.L.R. 1257.
Propriety of trial court order limiting time for opening or closing argument in criminal case - state cases, 71 A.L.R.4th 200.