Scire facias to revive a judgment is not an original action but is the continuation of the action in which the judgment was obtained.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3524; Code 1868, § 3547; Code 1873, § 3606; Code 1882, § 3606; Civil Code 1895, § 5380; Civil Code 1910, § 5975; Code 1933, § 110-1005.
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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 12 - Verdict and Judgment
Article 3 - Dormancy and Revival of Judgments
§ 9-12-60. When Judgment Becomes Dormant; How Dormancy Prevented; Docketing; Applicability
§ 9-12-61. Dormant Judgments Renewed by Action or Scire Facias; Time of Renewal
§ 9-12-62. Nature of Scire Facias
§ 9-12-63. Issuance of Scire Facias; Copies; Service; Return
§ 9-12-64. Revival on Motion After Service of Scire Facias; When Defendant Entitled to Jury Trial
§ 9-12-65. Scire Facias When Judgment Transferred
§ 9-12-66. Venue of Action to Renew Judgment
§ 9-12-67. Revival of Judgment Against Nonresident; Service by Publication