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O.C.G.A. § 9-15-6: Civil Practice — O.C.G.A. § 9-15-6
What this law says, in plain English
An attorney filing a lawsuit for an out-of-state client must pay court officer costs if the case is dismissed or the client loses. If both attorney and client reside outside Georgia, court officers may demand full costs upfront before proceeding.
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