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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-2-63. Affidavit of indigence for renewal of action.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-2-63. Affidavit of indigence for renewal of action.

When any action is dismissed or discontinued and the plaintiff desires to recommence his action, if he will make and file with his complaint, summons, or other proceedings an affidavit in writing stating that he is advised and believes that he has good cause for recommencing his action and that because of his indigence he is unable to pay the costs that have accrued in the case, he shall have the right to renew the action without payment of the cost as aforesaid.

## History

Ga. L. 1901, p. 80, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 5626; Code 1933, § 3-509.

## Cross References

Constitutional guarantee of access to courts, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XII.

Filing of affidavit of indigence generally, § 9-15-2.