History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2835, 2836; Code 1868, §§ 2843, 2844; Code 1873, §§ 2894, 2895; Code 1882, §§ 2894, 2895; Civil Code 1895, §§ 3737, 3739; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4331, 4333; Code 1933, §§ 3-601, 3-605; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 9.
Cross references.
Pendency of former action good cause for abatement of latter on same cause, § 9-2-44 .
Law reviews.
For survey article on trial practice and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 299 (1982).
For article, “Defending the Lawsuit: A First-Round Checklist,” see 22 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (1985).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-2-2. Actions in Personam; Actions in Rem
§ 9-2-3. Remedy for Every Right
§ 9-2-4. Pursuit of Consistent or Inconsistent Remedies
§ 9-2-6. Demand Prior to Action Not Necessary
§ 9-2-7. Implied Promise to Pay for Services or Property
§ 9-2-8. Private Rights of Action Not Created Unless Expressly Stated