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