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title: O.C.G.A. § 14-8-5. Governing laws in absence of specific provision in this chapter.
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# O.C.G.A. § 14-8-5. Governing laws in absence of specific provision in this chapter.

In any case not provided for in this chapter, the other provisions of this Code and the rules of common law and equity shall govern.

## History

Code 1981, § 14-8-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1439, § 1.