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# O.C.G.A. § 9-10-4. Trial of collateral issues.

All collateral issues in the superior, state, or city courts, unless otherwise directed by law, shall be tried by jury.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3532; Code 1868, § 3555; Code 1873, § 3612; Code 1882, § 3612; Civil Code 1895, § 4948; Civil Code 1910, § 5525; Code 1933, § 81-1010.

## Cross References

Right to trial by jury generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XI, and § 9-11-38.