Georgia Code, Title 51, Chapter 7, Article 5 - Abusive Litigation

• § 51-7-80 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Civil proceeding" includes any action, suit, proceeding, counterclaim, cross-claim, third-party claim, or other claim at law...
• § 51-7-81 - Liability for Abusive Litigation
  Any person who takes an active part in the initiation, continuation, or procurement of civil proceedings against another shall be liable for abusive litigation...
• § 51-7-82 - Defenses
  (a) It shall be a complete defense to any claim for abusive litigation that the person against whom a claim of abusive litigation is...
• § 51-7-83 - Measure of Damages
  (a) A plaintiff who prevails in an action under this article shall be entitled to all damages allowed by law as proven by the...
• § 51-7-84 - Notice of Claim Asserted; When Action Must Be Brought
  (a) As a condition precedent to any claim for abusive litigation, the person injured by such act shall give written notice by registered or...
• § 51-7-85 - Exclusive Remedy
  On and after April 3, 1989, no claim other than as provided in this article or in Code Section 9-15-14 shall be allowed, whether...

Last modified: October 14, 2016