The judges of the superior courts, judges of the probate courts, and magistrates, respectively, upon application, may grant rules nisi against all officers subject thereto, which rules nisi shall contain a full statement of the case in which the officer is called upon to show cause and also of the time and place of hearing. The officer called on by the rule nisi shall be served with a copy thereof within a reasonable time before the hearing.
History. Laws 1841, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 580; Code 1863, § 3857; Code 1868, § 3877; Code 1873, § 3953; Code 1882, § 3953; Civil Code 1895, § 4774; Civil Code 1910, § 5346; Code 1933, § 24-209; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 4-1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Officers of Court Generally
Article 1 - Liability for Official Acts
§ 15-13-1. Officers of Court Liability
§ 15-13-2. Liability of Sheriffs to Damage Action or Contempt
§ 15-13-3. Demand for Money Collected; Interest From Date of Demand; Verified Copy as Evidence
§ 15-13-5. Verified Answer; Jury Trial; Disposition
§ 15-13-6. When Rule Absolute Granted Without Notice
§ 15-13-7. Liability of Magistrates and Constables to Rule Nisi
§ 15-13-8. Retired Officers Subject to Court Order
§ 15-13-9. Deputy Sheriff’s Liability; Effect on Sheriff
§ 15-13-10. Appointment of Special Officer to Execute Rule or Order Against Sheriff or Deputy
§ 15-13-11. Rule Absolute as Lien on Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-12. Date of Lien Against Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-14. Punishment for Improper Return or Failure to Pay Over Money Received