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O.C.G.A. § 9-2-61: Civil Practice — O.C.G.A. § 9-2-61
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A plaintiff who dismisses a case may refile it within six months after dismissal or within the original time limit, whichever is later, except once the statute of limitations expires, renewal is allowed only once.
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