CIVIL PRACTICE Dismissed Actions Which May Be Recommended in Federal Court: Provide a Limitation on Time to File Motion for Attorney\u27s Fees in Dismissed Cases Arising from the Exercise of Right of Freedom of Speech or Right to Petition the Government for Redress of Grievances; Provide for Attorney\u27s Fees for Dismissed Cases Arising Out of the Performance of a Judicial Officer\u27s Duties

The Act changes the language in the Georgia Code providing for the renewal of dismissed cases. The Act also provides that motions requesting attorney\u27s fees in cases arising out of a defendant\u27s exercise of free speech or right to petition the government for redress of grievances must be filed within forty-five days after the final disposition of the case. Finally, the Act provides that a plaintiff is liable for all attorney\u27s fees arising out of a successful defense for the performance of a judicial officer\u27s official duties