Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 13-4-3. Alteration of Written Contract — Requirement of Preliminary Proof as to Material Alteration

If the contract is not set forth as the basis of the action, so as to require a denial under oath, an alteration in a material part requires explanation before it can be admitted as evidence. This preliminary proof shall be submitted to the court.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2795; Code 1868, § 2803; Code 1873, § 2854; Code 1882, § 2854; Civil Code 1895, § 3704; Civil Code 1910, § 4298; Code 1933, § 20-804.

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Georgia Code

Title 13 - Contracts

Chapter 4 - Modification, Extinguishment, and Renewal

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 13-4-1. Alteration of Written Contract — Effect Generally

§ 13-4-2. Alteration of Written Contract — Determination of Materiality of Alteration; Determination of Fact of Alteration

§ 13-4-3. Alteration of Written Contract — Requirement of Preliminary Proof as to Material Alteration

§ 13-4-4. Effect of Mutual Departure From Contract Terms

§ 13-4-5. Effect of Execution of Second Contract Upon Same Matter; Novation