History. Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 100, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 5398; Civil Code 1910, § 5986; Code 1933, § 24-3406; Ga. L. 1945, p. 207, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 405, § 2; Ga. L. 1958, p. 398, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 497, § 4; Ga. L. 1971, p. 214, § 2; Ga. L. 1972, p. 664, § 5; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1396, § 2; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1002, § 4; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1051, § 2; Ga. L. 2019, p. 683, § 1/HB 288.
The 2019 amendment, effective January 1, 2020, in subsection (a), deleted “and Code Section 15-6-77.2” following “15-6-77” in the first sentence and deleted “his” following “because of” in the middle of the second sentence.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law on trial practice and procedure, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 339 (2010).
For article, “2019 Legislative Review,” see 24 Ga. St. B.J. 28 (June 2019).
For annual survey on real property, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 241 (2019).
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