§ 5-3-29 - De novo investigation
O.C.G.A. 5-3-29 (2010)
5-3-29. De novo investigation
An appeal to the superior court in any case where not otherwise provided by law is a de novo investigation. It brings up the whole record from the court below; and all competent evidence shall be admissible on the trial thereof, whether adduced on a former trial or not. Either party is entitled to be heard on the whole merits of the case.