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 criminal procedure, § 17-1-3 .
Law reviews.
For note discussing the procedure for the issuance and amendment of a writ of execution, see 12 Ga. L. Rev. 814 (1978).
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