The writ of quo warranto may be granted at any time, on proper showing made. Any issue of fact made thereon must be tried as in equity cases.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3133; Code 1868, § 3145; Code 1873, § 3201; Code 1882, § 3201; Civil Code 1895, § 4876; Civil Code 1910, § 5449; Code 1933, § 64-205.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Mayor of Brunswick v. Dure, 59 Ga. 803 (1877).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Extraordinary Writs
§ 9-6-60. For What Purpose Quo Warranto May Issue; Who May Bring Action
§ 9-6-61. Writ Lies Against Civil and Military Officers; Governor Exempt
§ 9-6-62. When Granted; How Issues of Fact Tried
§ 9-6-63. Service of Writ and Process
§ 9-6-65. Jury Trial Where Facts at Issue; Time of Trial; Continuances