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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-9-23. Commending or complimenting of jury by judge.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-9-23. Commending or complimenting of jury by judge.

No judge of any court may commend or compliment a jury during the term of any court for discharging its duty if the commendation or compliment has the effect of approving of a verdict.

## History

Ga. L. 1918, p. 168, § 3; Code 1933, § 110-203.

## Cross References

Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-8.