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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-10-204. Action for words.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-10-204. Action for words.

The form of an action for words may be as follows:

IN THE COURT OF COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

A.B., )

Plaintiff )

)

v. ) Civil action

) File no.

C.D., ) (Clerk will insert

Defendant ) number.)

COMPLAINT

The defendant herein named is a resident of (street), (city), County, Georgia, and is subject to the jurisdiction of this court.

Defendant C.D. has injured and damaged plaintiff in the sum of $ , by falsely and maliciously saying of and concerning plaintiff, on the day of , , the following false and malicious words to (name of person): (here give the words).

Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant (here list the relief prayed for).

Attorney for plaintiff Address

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3307; Code 1868, § 3319; Code 1873, § 3396; Code 1882, § 3396; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 9; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 9.