When a person who has been a defendant in attachment desires to bring an action against the plaintiff for damages, and the plaintiff in attachment does not reside in this state, it shall be sufficient to serve the complaint and summons on the security to the bond given by the plaintiff, and the action may proceed against both principal and security.
History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 25, § 54; Code 1863, § 3267; Code 1868, § 3278; Code 1873, § 3354; Code 1882, § 3354; Civil Code 1895, § 5013; Civil Code 1910, § 5595; Code 1933, § 3-304.
Cross references.
Service of process generally, § 9-11-4 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 18 - Debtor and Creditor
Chapter 3 - Attachment Proceedings
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 18-3-1. Grounds for Attachment
§ 18-3-2. Right to Seek Attachment on Money Demands Generally
§ 18-3-4. Attachment After Action Commenced; Effect of Judgment on Pending Action
§ 18-3-5. Attachment Against Administrator or Executor; Entry of Final Judgment
§ 18-3-6. Attachment Against Joint Contractors or Partners
§ 18-3-7. Attachment Against Nonresident Corporations
§ 18-3-8. Right of Surety or Endorser Upon an Instrument of Writing to Attach Property of Principal
§ 18-3-10. Bond Requirements Generally
§ 18-3-10.1. Service of Process in Action Against Nonresident Plaintiff for Damages
§ 18-3-12. Persons Who May Be Taken as Security or Surety on a Bond
§ 18-3-15. Right of Defendant to Postseizure Hearing
§ 18-3-16. Issuance and Levy of Attachment on Sunday
§ 18-3-18. Applicability of Chapter 10 of Title 9 Subsequent to Filing of Declaration in Attachment
§ 18-3-19. Forms for Attachment
§ 18-3-20. Substantial Compliance in Matters of Form Sufficient