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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-2-45. No abatement for pendency of action in another state.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-2-45. No abatement for pendency of action in another state.

The pendency of a prior action in another state shall not abate an action between the same parties for the same cause in this state.

## History

Civil Code 1895, § 3738; Civil Code 1910, § 4332; Code 1933, § 3-602.

## History of Section.

This Code section is derived from the decision in Chattanooga, R. & C.R.R. v. Jackson, 86 Ga. 676, 13 S.E. 109 (1891).