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title: O.C.G.A. § 47-19-8. Institution of actions on contracts; filing of written claim as condition precedent.
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# O.C.G.A. § 47-19-8. Institution of actions on contracts; filing of written claim as condition precedent.

Any person who has a claim under any contract entered into by this department may bring an action on such contract in the superior court of the plaintiff’s residence. However, as a condition precedent to the filing of the action, the claimant must file with the board of directors a claim in writing outlining his contentions and claim in detail; and no action may be filed on such claim until the claim has been decided adversely to the claimant or until the expiration of 60 days, whichever is earlier.

## History

Ga. L. 1963, p. 521, § 9.

## Law Reviews

For note discussing problems with venue in Georgia, and proposing statutory revisions to improve the resolution of venue questions, see 9 Ga. St. B.J. 254 (1972).