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title: O.C.G.A. § 18-3-10.1. Service of process in action against nonresident plaintiff for damages.
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# O.C.G.A. § 18-3-10.1. Service of process in action against nonresident plaintiff for damages.

When a person who has been a defendant in attachment desires to bring an action against the plaintiff for damages, and the plaintiff in attachment does not reside in this state, it shall be sufficient to serve the complaint and summons on the security to the bond given by the plaintiff, and the action may proceed against both principal and security.

## History

Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 25, § 54; Code 1863, § 3267; Code 1868, § 3278; Code 1873, § 3354; Code 1882, § 3354; Civil Code 1895, § 5013; Civil Code 1910, § 5595; Code 1933, § 3-304.

## Cross References

Service of process generally, § 9-11-4.