If execution issues on a judgment recovered by the plaintiff against the defendant and the executing officer returns the same marked “No property to be found,” a fi. fa. may issue against the plaintiff for the purpose of recovering the costs from him; and, if the plaintiff resides outside the state, the fi. fa. shall issue against his attorney also.
History. Laws 1842, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 507; Code 1863, § 3611; Code 1868, § 3636; Code 1873, § 3686; Code 1882, § 3686; Civil Code 1895, § 5395; Civil Code 1910, § 5993; Code 1933, § 24-3411.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs
§ 9-15-1. Which Party Liable for Costs
§ 9-15-2. Affidavit of Indigence; Procedure When Filing Party Not Represented by Counsel
§ 9-15-3. When Costs May Be Demanded
§ 9-15-7. Liability of Attorney Guilty of Willful Neglect or Misconduct for Costs
§ 9-15-8. Liability for Costs of Witnesses of Adverse Party
§ 9-15-9. Costs When Recovery on Contract Is Less Than $50.00
§ 9-15-10. Costs in Personal Actions When Damages Are Less Than $10.00
§ 9-15-11. Inclusion of Costs in Judgment; Itemization and Endorsement on Execution
§ 9-15-12. Liability of Plaintiff and Attorney for Costs When Execution Returned Unsatisfied
§ 9-15-13. Judgment and Execution Against Attorney for Costs
§ 9-15-14. Litigation Costs and Attorney’s Fees Assessed for Frivolous Actions and Defenses
§ 9-15-15. Attorney’s Fees and Expenses Assessed in Civil Actions Brought Against Judicial Officers