Abatement is generally the temporary or permanent halting of a process (a lawsuit) or a situation (a nuisance).
In Georgia, abatement refers to the suspension or cessation of a legal proceeding or a nuisance. When it comes to lawsuits, abatement can occur for various reasons, such as the death of a party, a lack of jurisdiction, or the settlement of the issues outside of court. Georgia law allows for the abatement of a lawsuit if the conditions warrant it. For nuisances, Georgia statutes provide for the abatement of conditions that are harmful to public health or safety, such as environmental hazards or unsafe buildings. Local ordinances often detail the process for abating nuisances, and property owners may be required to correct the conditions or face penalties. In some cases, the government may step in to abate the nuisance and charge the costs back to the property owner.