Whenever an action is brought on an open account and the same is verified by the plaintiff as provided by law, the answer either shall deny that the defendant is indebted in any sum or shall specify the amount in which the defendant admits he may be indebted and it shall be verified as required by law.
History. Ga. L. 1901, p. 55, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 4728; Code 1933, § 81-410.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Rich v. Belcher, 42 Ga. App. 511 , 156 S.E. 626 (1931).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Civil Practice and Procedure Generally
§ 9-10-110. Petitions for Extraordinary Equitable Relief to Be Verified or Supported by Proof
§ 9-10-111. When Verified Answer Required; by Whom Made for Corporate Defendant
§ 9-10-112. Verification of Answer in Action on Open Account
§ 9-10-113. When Verification Sufficient
§ 9-10-114. Use of Verified Answer as Evidence; Amendment of Sworn Answer