Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 17-1-3. Effect of Mistake or Misprision of Clerk or Other Ministerial Officer

The mistake or misprision of a clerk or other ministerial officer shall in no case work to the injury of a party where by amendment justice may be promoted.
History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 480; Code 1863, § 3436; Code 1868, § 3456; Code 1873, § 3507; Code 1882, § 3507; Civil Code 1895, § 5125; Civil Code 1910, § 5709; Code 1933, § 81-1205.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-133 .

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Title 17 - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 17-1-1. Filing and Service of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers

§ 17-1-2. Maintenance of Penal Actions

§ 17-1-3. Effect of Mistake or Misprision of Clerk or Other Ministerial Officer

§ 17-1-4. Vacation of Judgments, Verdicts, Rules, or Orders Obtained by Perjury