Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Georgia 2018 General Election in Georgia.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote creates courts with judges appointed by the governor that only focus on business cases.
A “no” vote would not create courts with judges appointed by the governor that only focus on business cases.
According to the Pew Trusts, establishing specialized business courts would create a two-tier justice system in which large businesses would receive special treatment., in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)
Business cases are often highly complex and time-intensive. According to Nick Watson of the Gainesville Times, creating a separate business court would allow judges to focus only on business litigation and not worry about other cases, so cases would be settled faster. The amendment would also make non-business courts more efficient by freeing judges from time-consuming business litigation., in support of Amendment 2 (Learn more)
The American Bar Association argues that the creation of specialized courts could lead to judges having expertise in only one form of law. It could also prevent judges with expertise in relevant fields from working certain cases., in opposition to Amendment 2 (Learn more)
This amendment would create a new statewide judicial court system that focuses only on business cases. Business courts would be located throughout the state, and the governor would appoint judges.
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