An action to renew a dormant judgment shall be brought in the county where the defendant in judgment resides at the commencement of the action.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3523; Code 1868, § 3546; Code 1873, § 3605; Code 1882, § 3605; Civil Code 1895, § 5379; Civil Code 1910, § 5974; Code 1933, § 110-1004.
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For note discussing problems with venue in Georgia, and proposing statutory revisions to improve the resolution of venue questions, see 9 Ga. St. B.J. 254 (1972).
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