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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-12-3. How verdict received.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-12-3. How verdict received.

Verdicts shall be received only in open court in the absence of agreement of the parties.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3486; Code 1868, § 3509; Code 1873, § 3567; Code 1882, § 3567; Civil Code 1895, § 5336; Civil Code 1910, § 5931; Code 1933, § 110-107.

## Cross References

For corresponding provision relating to criminal procedure, see § 17-9-21.