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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-6-18. Amendment of bonds and giving of new security.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-6-18. Amendment of bonds and giving of new security.

All bonds taken under requisition of law in the course of a judicial proceeding may be amended and new security given if necessary.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3434; Code 1868, § 3454; Code 1873, § 3505; Code 1882, § 3505; Civil Code 1895, § 5123; Civil Code 1910, § 5707; Code 1933, § 81-1204.

## Cross References

Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-131. Amendment of bail in magistrate court proceedings, Uniform Rules for the Magistrate Courts, Rule 23.4.