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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-3-110. New promise to be in writing.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-3-110. New promise to be in writing.

A new promise, in order to renew a right of action already barred or to constitute a point from which the limitation shall commence running on a right of action not yet barred, shall be in writing, either in the party’s own handwriting or subscribed by him or someone authorized by him.

## History

Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 25; Code 1863, § 2875; Code 1868, § 2883; Code 1873, § 2934; Code 1882, § 2934; Civil Code 1895, § 3788; Civil Code 1910, § 4383; Code 1933, § 3-901.

## Cross References

For provision of statute of frauds relating to promise to revive debt barred by statute of limitations, § 13-5-30(6).