The pendency of a prior action in another state shall not abate an action between the same parties for the same cause in this state.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 3738; Civil Code 1910, § 4332; Code 1933, § 3-602.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Chattanooga, R. & C.R.R. v. Jackson, 86 Ga. 676 , 13 S.E. 109 (1891).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 9-2-40. No Abatement on Death of Party Where Cause Survives
§ 9-2-42. Death of One or More Codefendants; Suggestion of Record
§ 9-2-43. No Abatement Where Some Defendants Not Liable
§ 9-2-44. Effect of Former Recovery; Pendency of Former Action
§ 9-2-45. No Abatement for Pendency of Action in Another State
§ 9-2-47. Precedence of First Filed Informer’s Action; Abatement of Others