Real Estate Exhibits in Georgia
Complete guide to preparing real estate exhibits that comply with Georgia court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Georgia's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Plaintiffs in Georgia label exhibits with Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Georgia label exhibits with Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
- Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through PeachCourt.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Common real estate exhibits in Georgia include purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys.
- ExhibitPrep applies Georgia exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so real estate case files never leave the user's computer.
Georgia Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) |
| Primary Rule | O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26 |
| E-Filing System | PeachCourt |
Common Real Estate Exhibits
Purchase Agreements
Contracts, addenda, counteroffers, and closing documents. For Georgia e-filing on PeachCourt, keep each file under 1.5 MB per document (the smallest cap in the country).
Title Documents
Deeds, title reports, title insurance policies
Property Surveys
Boundary surveys, plat maps, site plans
Inspection Reports
Home inspection, pest inspection, environmental reports
Disclosure Documents
Seller disclosures, HOA documents, CC&Rs
Appraisals
Property valuations, comparable sales data
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Georgia-Specific Considerations
- Georgia requires a licensed attorney to conduct residential and most commercial closings, so closing files typically include an attorney's certification of title alongside the deed and settlement statement
- Property disputes proceed under O.C.G.A. Title 44, and Georgia's use of security deeds — which pass title to the lender until the debt is satisfied — changes how foreclosure and title exhibits get framed
- GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) contract forms are the de facto statewide standard, so most purchase agreement exhibits reference specific GAR form numbers and amendment schedules
- Georgia doesn't require a mandatory seller disclosure statement, so disputes often turn on whether a disclosure exhibit exists at all rather than what it says
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your real estate case. This typically includes purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via PeachCourt. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add Georgia-compliant exhibit stamps. Plaintiffs use Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...), defendants use Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) per O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a Georgia real estate closing file look different from other states?
Georgia requires a licensed attorney to conduct every residential and most commercial closings, so closing exhibit files typically include an attorney's certification of title alongside the deed and settlement statement. States that allow escrow-only closings don't generate that extra exhibit, which matters if you're comparing exhibit checklists across jurisdictions.
Are Georgia's exhibit numbers different for plaintiffs and defendants in a real estate dispute?
No — Georgia assigns one continuous numeric sequence to every exhibit under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.2, regardless of which party offers it. A title dispute with a dozen deeds and surveys from both sides gets numbered straight through (1, 2, 3...) rather than split into separate plaintiff and defendant series.
What disclosure exhibit issues come up most in Georgia property litigation?
Georgia doesn't require a mandatory seller disclosure form the way many states do, so disputes often turn on whether a disclosure exhibit exists at all, not just what it says. When no disclosure was provided, buyers typically rely on inspection reports and any recorded communications instead.
What e-filing limit applies to title and survey exhibits in Georgia?
PeachCourt caps uploads at 1.5 MB per document, the smallest limit in the country, which is tight for a scanned survey or a multi-page title report with exhibits of its own. Split large title documents into individual PDFs before uploading rather than filing one combined package.
Do GAR contract forms show up as exhibits in most Georgia real estate cases?
Yes. Georgia Association of Realtors forms are the de facto statewide standard for purchase agreements, so most contract exhibits reference specific GAR form numbers and amendment schedules. Attorneys unfamiliar with GAR's numbering should request the full amendment history, since disputes often hinge on which version of a form governed at closing.
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