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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-2-42. Death of one or more codefendants; suggestion of record.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-2-42. Death of one or more codefendants; suggestion of record.

In all actions against two or more defendants, one or more of whom have died or may die pending the action, the plaintiff may suggest the death of record and proceed against the surviving defendants to the extent of their respective liabilities.

## History

Ga. L. 1859, p. 49, § 1; Code 1863, § 3377; Code 1868, § 3396; Code 1873, § 3444; Code 1882, § 3444; Civil Code 1895, § 5041; Civil Code 1910, § 5623; Code 1933, § 3-506.

## Law Reviews

For article, “Actions for Wrongful Death in Georgia: Part One,” see 19 Ga. B.J. 277 (1957).

For article, “Actions for Wrongful Death in Georgia: Part Two,” see 19 Ga. B.J. 439 (1957).

For article, “Actions for Wrongful Death in Georgia: Part Two,” section two, see 20 Ga. B.J. 152 (1957).