Upon the trial of an issue formed on an affidavit of illegality, the jury trying the case shall have power to assess such damages as may seem reasonable and just, not exceeding 25 percent of the principal debt, where it is made to appear that the illegality was interposed for delay only. Whenever an illegality is dismissed for insufficiency or informality or is withdrawn, plaintiff in execution may proceed as is provided in cases where claims are dismissed or withdrawn.
History. Ga. L. 1859, p. 49, § 1; Code 1863, § 3594; Code 1868, § 3617; Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 52, § 1; Code 1873, § 3667; Code 1882, § 3667; Civil Code 1895, § 4739; Civil Code 1910, § 5308; Code 1933, § 39-1007.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Executions and Judicial Sales
§ 9-13-120. Affidavit of Illegality — When Authorized; Bond and Security
§ 9-13-121. Affidavit of Illegality — to Show Lack of Service; Not Available to Go Behind Judgment
§ 9-13-122. Affidavit of Illegality — Not Available for Excessive Levy Generally
§ 9-13-123. Affidavit of Illegality — by Whom Filed
§ 9-13-124. Affidavit of Illegality — When Received
§ 9-13-125. Affidavit of Illegality — When and How Amendable
§ 9-13-126. Amount and Condition of Forthcoming Bond
§ 9-13-128. Damages for Delay; Procedure Following Dismissal or Withdrawal of Illegality