Anyone who, under oath or affirmation, knowingly and willingly makes a false statement in an affidavit signed pursuant to Code Section 44-7-50 or in an answer filed pursuant to Code Section 44-7-51 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History. Code 1933, § 61-9905, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1372, § 7.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant
Article 3 - Dispossessory Proceedings
§ 44-7-51. Issuance of Summons; Service; Time for Answer; Defenses and Counterclaims
§ 44-7-52. When Tender of Payment by Tenant Serves as Complete Defense
§ 44-7-53. When Writ of Possession Issued; Trial of Issues; Possession Pending Trial
§ 44-7-57. Application of Article to Croppers and Servants
§ 44-7-58. False Statements in Affidavit or Answer; Penalty
§ 44-7-59. Removal of Transportable Housing From Lands Subject to Writ of Possession