Rule 15. Default judgments.

The party seeking entry of a default judgment in any action shall certify to the court the date and type of service effected and that no defensive pleading has been filed by the defendant as shown by court records. This certificate shall be in writing and must be attached to the proposed default judgment when presented to the judge for signature.

Rule 15.1. Garnishments.

In accordance with O.C.G.A. §18-4-61 (5), the clerk of superior court is authorized to supervise initiation of the garnishment proceedings and the affidavit, provided the clerk determines:

a) That the affidavit is on personal knowledge and contains all elements required by Georgia law;

b) That the garnishment proceedings are carried out through the use of proper forms in the filing of garnishments and in accord with Georgia law;

c) That any questionable matter concerning these procedures be presented to the presiding judge for determination and in all cases a judges facsimile signature may be affixed to an affidavit of garnishment as determined by the presiding judge.