The court in which is pending an action, attachment, or judgment upon which is sought garnishment against a corporation shall also have jurisdiction of the garnishment proceeding where the corporation has an agent and place of business in the county in which the court is situated. Service of the summons of garnishment upon the agent in charge of the office or business of the corporation in that county shall be sufficient service.
History. Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 99, § 2; Civil Code 1895, § 1900; Civil Code 1910, § 2259; Code 1933, § 22-1102; Code 1933, § 22-5302, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 565, § 1.
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For note discussing problems with venue in Georgia, and proposing statutory revisions to improve the resolution of venue questions, see 9 Ga. St. B.J. 254 (1972).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 14 - Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations
Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Corporations
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 14-5-2. By Whom Powers Granted
§ 14-5-3. Right of State to Withdraw Franchise When Charter Granted Since January 1, 1863
§ 14-5-4. Corporate Existence Not Subject to Collateral Attack by Person Dealing With Corporation
§ 14-5-6. Contributions to Influence Official Action Prohibited; Penalty
§ 14-5-8. Joint Tenancy of Shares and Securities
§ 14-5-9. Jurisdiction and Service of Summons in Garnishment Proceedings