If any plaintiff is involuntarily dismissed or cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs which may have accrued in the case. In like manner, if any defendant is cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs thereof.
History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 505; Code 1863, § 3602; Code 1868, § 3626; Code 1873, § 3676; Code 1882, § 3676; Civil Code 1895, § 5386; Civil Code 1910, § 5981; Code 1933, § 24-3402.
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