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§ 9-2-1 - Definitions
O.C.G.A. 9-2-1 (2010)
9-2-1. Definitions
As used in this title, the term:
(1) "Action" means the judicial means of enforcing a right.
(2) "Civil action" means an action founded on private rights, arising either from contract or tort.
(3) "Penal action" means an action allowed in pursuance of public justice under particular laws.
9-2-1. Definitions
As used in this title, the term:
(1) "Action" means the judicial means of enforcing a right.
(2) "Civil action" means an action founded on private rights, arising either from contract or tort.
(3) "Penal action" means an action allowed in pursuance of public justice under particular laws.
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