Section 8-2-37 - Stays of action for failure to comply

If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this part, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this part. To the extent that the action includes a cause of action for damages due to personal injury or death, such cause of action shall not be subject to stay pursuant to this Code section.Amended by 2006 Ga. Laws 643,§ 1, eff. 4/28/2006.Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 532, § 1, eff. 5/19/2004.