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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-3-74. Barred actions not revived.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-3-74. Barred actions not revived.

No action for medical malpractice which, prior to July 1, 1976, has been barred by the provisions of this chapter relating to actions shall be revived by this article.

## History

Code 1933, § 3-1105, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1363, § 1.

## Law Reviews

For comment on statutes of limitations in medical malpractice actions in Georgia, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 377 (1981).

For survey article on torts, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 271 (1982).