All misnomers, whether in the Christian name or surname, made in writs, pleadings, or other civil judicial proceedings, shall, on motion, be amended and corrected instanter without working unnecessary delay to the party making the same.
History. Laws 1850, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 493; Code 1863, § 3413; Code 1868, § 3433; Code 1873, § 3483; Code 1882, § 3483; Civil Code 1895, § 5102; Civil Code 1910, § 5686; Code 1933, § 81-1206.
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For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 61 Mercer L. Rev. 363 (2009).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Civil Practice and Procedure Generally
§ 9-10-130. When Affidavits Amendable
§ 9-10-131. Bonds in Judicial Proceedings Amendable
§ 9-10-132. Amendment of Misnomers on Motion
§ 9-10-133. Mistake by Clerk or Ministerial Officer
§ 9-10-134. Amendment by Negligent Party; Payment of Costs; Terms
§ 9-10-135. Amendment of Pleadings on Court Ruling Not Waiver of Objection Thereto