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GA Code § 9-7-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 7 - Auditors|§ 9-7-21. Court to Frame Judgment or Decree

  If the auditor's report is not excepted to, the court shall frame a judgment or decree thereon as may be proper.   If exceptions are filed, after the same have been considered and passed upon by the court or the jury, or both, as the case may be, the court shall order a judgment or a decree in accordance with the report and the changes made by the court or the jury, unless the same shall require a recommitment.    (Ga. L. 1894, p. 123, § 21; Civil Code 1895, § 4601; Civil Code 1910, § 5147; Code 1933, § 10-407.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 27A Am. Jur. 2d, Equity, § 231 et seq.
GA Code § 9-7-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 7 - Auditors|§ 9-7-23. Compensation of Reporter; by Whom Paid

  The compensation of the court reporter for recording the evidence and proceedings in all cases before an auditor shall be as provided by law for civil cases.   The court reporter shall be compensated as provided by law for furnishing transcripts of the evidence and proceedings. The compensation shall be paid by the parties to the case. The reporter, for additional transcripts of evidence and proceedings furnished by him, shall be paid by the party requesting the same as agreed between the parties and, in the event of a disagreement, shall be paid as provided by law.    (Code 1933, § 10-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1963, p. 349, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Promulgation of rules by the judicial council relating to fees of court reporters, § 15-5-21.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 82 C.J.S., Stenographers, §§ 14, 20.
GA Code § 9-8-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-2. Appointment of Receiver - to Protect Trust or Joint Property

 Equity may appoint receivers to take possession of and protect trust or joint property and funds whenever the danger of destruction and loss shall require such interference.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3031; Code 1868, § 3043; Code 1873, § 3098; Code 1882, § 3098; Civil Code 1895, § 4901; Civil Code 1910, § 5476; Code 1933, § 55-302.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 65 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, §§ 6, 27, 29, 31.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 24 et seq., 29, 30.   ALR.    - Appointment of receiver after decree or judgment, 111 A.L.R. 500.    Right to appointment of receiver in action between persons owning or claiming to own undivided or successive interests in property or fund, 127 A.L.R. 1228.
GA Code § 9-8-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-4. Caution to Be Exercised in Appointing Receiver

 The power of appointing receivers should be prudently and cautiously exercised and except in clear and urgent cases should not be resorted to.   (Civil Code 1895, § 4902; Civil Code 1910, § 5477; Code 1933, § 55-303.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, §§ 18, 20, 397.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, § 16 et seq.
GA Code § 9-8-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-6. Lienholders Made Parties; Divestment by Receiver's Sale

 Persons holding liens on property in the hands of a receiver may be made parties to the case at any time. Unless otherwise provided in the order, liens upon the property held by any parties to the record, shall be dissolved by the receiver's sale and transferred to the funds arising from the sale of the property.   (Civil Code 1895, § 4911; Civil Code 1910, § 5486; Code 1933, § 55-312.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "Buying Distressed Commercial Real Estate: What are the Alternatives?," see 16 (No. 4) Ga. St. B.J. 18 (2010).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Sale by receiver could not divest lien of judgment of person not a party. McLaughlin v. Taylor, 115 Ga. 671, 42 S.E. 30 (1902); Denny v. Broadway Nat'l Bank, 118 Ga. 221, 44 S.E. 982 (1903).    Cited in Armour Car Lines v. Summerour, 5 Ga. App. 619, 63 S.E. 667 (1909); Head v. Trustees of Jesse Parker Williams Hosp., 190 Ga. 360, 9 S.E.2d 171 (1940); Jones v. Staton, 78 Ga. App. 890, 52 S.E.2d 481 (1949); Masters v. Pardue, 91 Ga. App. 684, 86 S.E.2d 704 (1955).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, §§ 343, 344, 394.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 281 et seq., 308.   ALR.    - Power of court to authorize or direct receiver (or trustee in bankruptcy) to sell property free from liens, 35 A.L.R. 255; 78 A.L.R. 458; 120 A.L.R. 921.
GA Code § 9-8-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-7. Investment of Funds in Receivership

 The presiding judge, in his discretion under the law, may order any funds, in the hands of a receiver or any other officer of court, while awaiting the termination of protracted litigation, to be invested as provided in the case of executors and administrators.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 272; Code 1868, § 266; Code 1873, § 275; Code 1882, § 275; Civil Code 1895, § 4905; Civil Code 1910, § 5480; Code 1933, § 55-306.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, §§ 146, 149.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 172, 192, 193.   ALR.    - Power of receiver or liquidating officer of insolvent bank or trust company to borrow, and pledge assets, and power of court to authorize him to do so, 82 A.L.R. 1228; 91 A.L.R. 1119.
GA Code § 9-8-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-9. To Which Court Receivers of Corporations Amenable

 Receivers of corporations shall be amenable to and shall make their returns to the superior court of the county where they reside at the time of the appointment.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 275; Code 1868, § 269; Code 1873, § 278; Code 1882, § 278; Civil Code 1895, § 4912; Civil Code 1910, § 5487; Code 1933, § 55-313.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, §§ 128, 129, 131, 177.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, § 142 et seq.
GA Code § 9-8-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-10. Receiver's Bond

 The judge of the superior court, in his discretion, may require a receiver to give bond conditioned for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed. If bond is so required, the judge shall fix the amount thereof and shall determine the sufficiency of the security. The judge shall also regulate the compensation paid to the receiver.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 274; Code 1868, § 268; Code 1873, § 277; Code 1882, § 277; Civil Code 1895, § 4907; Civil Code 1910, § 5482; Code 1933, § 55-308.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 65 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, § 59.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 75, 472 et seq.   ALR.    - Leave of court as prerequisite to action on statutory bond, 2 A.L.R. 563.
GA Code § 9-8-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-11. Liability of Receiver Where Bank Fails

 Where funds are in the hands of a receiver pending a final disposition, the receiver may deposit the funds into a bank or trust company which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, or successor entities. If the receiver fails to utilize such an insured bank or trust company, he shall be personally liable for any resulting loss.   (Civil Code 1895, § 4909; Civil Code 1910, § 5484; Code 1933, § 55-310.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, § 295.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, § 190 et seq.   ALR.   - Receiver's personal liability for negligence in failing to care for or maintain property in receivership, 20 A.L.R.3d 967.
GA Code § 9-8-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-12. Garnishment Not Available Against Receiver

 A receiver shall not be subject to the process of garnishment.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3475; Code 1868, § 3495; Code 1873, § 3553; Code 1882, § 3553; Civil Code 1895, § 4910; Civil Code 1910, § 5485; Code 1933, § 55-311.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 6 Am. Jur. 2d, Attachment and Garnishment, § 396. 65 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, § 111.   C.J.S.   - 38 C.J.S., Garnishment, § 293 et seq. 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 130 et seq., 493, 494.
GA Code § 9-8-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 8 - Receivers|§ 9-8-14. Expenses of Giving Bond Allowable as Cost of Administration

  Receivers who are required by law to give bond as such who have given as security on such bonds one or more guaranty companies, surety companies, fidelity insurance companies, or fidelity and deposit companies, as authorized by law, may include as part of their lawful expenses or costs of administration such reasonable sum or sums paid to the company or companies for the suretyship not exceeding 1 percent per annum on the amount of the bond as the court, judge, or other officer by whom they were appointed allows.   Any court, judge, or other officer whose duty it is to pass upon the account of any person or corporation required to execute a bond with surety or sureties, whenever the person or corporation has given any such company or companies as security as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, shall allow in the settlement of the account a reasonable sum for the expenses and premiums incurred in securing the surety, not exceeding the amounts specified in the subsection.    (Ga. L. 1903, p. 75, § 1; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4071, 4072; Code 1933, §§ 55-316, 55-317.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Receivers, § 212.   C.J.S.   - 75 C.J.S., Receivers, §§ 376, 473 et seq.
GA Code § 9-15-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-1. Which Party Liable for Costs

 In all civil cases in any of the courts of this state, except as otherwise provided, the party who dismisses, loses, or is cast in the action shall be liable for the costs thereof.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3601; Code 1868, § 3625; Code 1873, § 3675; Code 1882, § 3675; Civil Code 1895, § 5385; Civil Code 1910, § 5980; Code 1933, § 24-3401.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Payment by Board of Offender Rehabilitation of costs in habeas corpus cases brought against wardens  of the various institutions should only be done upon compliance by the clerk of the taxing court with the statutory provisions; such compliance is not established by the rendering of a statement of account. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-218.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   7C Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Costs, § 1 et seq.   ALR.    - Right to costs where judgment is against plaintiff on his complaint and against defendant on his counterclaim, 75 A.L.R. 1400.   Award of costs to defendant on causes of action where claims of some, but not all, of coplaintiffs were successful, 68 A.L.R.2d 1058.   Liability of state, or its agency or board, for costs in civil action to which it is a party, 72 A.L.R.2d 1379.   Liability insurer's liability for interest and costs on excess of judgment over policy limit, 76 A.L.R.2d 983.   Taxable costs and disbursements as including expenses for bonds incident to steps taken in action, 90 A.L.R.2d 448.   Allowance of attorney's fees in civil contempt proceedings, 43 A.L.R.3d 793.   Dismissal of plaintiff's action as entitling defendant to recover attorneys' fees or costs as "prevailing party" or "successful party,", 66 A.L.R.3d 1087.   Who is the "successful party" or "prevailing party" for purposes of awarding costs where both parties prevail on affirmative claims, 66 A.L.R.3d 1115.   Continuance of civil case as conditioned upon applicant's payment of costs or expenses incurred by other party, 9 A.L.R.4th 1144.
GA Code § 9-15-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-3. When Costs May Be Demanded

 The several officers of court are prohibited from demanding the costs in any civil case or any part thereof until after judgment in the same, except as otherwise provided by law.   (Laws 1834, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 506; Laws 1842, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 507; Code 1863, § 3609; Code 1868, § 3634; Code 1873, § 3684; Code 1882, § 3684; Civil Code 1895, § 5393; Civil Code 1910, § 5991; Code 1933, § 24-3409.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Clerk may not be required to file divorce case until deposit of amount due under former Code 1933, § 24-2727 (see now O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77) was made. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-99.    Clerk of superior court may not demand more than amount due as advance costs deposit under former Code 1933, § 24-2727 (see now O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77) for the filing of a divorce proceeding, although the clerk may accept such additional costs as the party volunteers to pay towards the total anticipated court costs of the proceeding. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-111.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Taxable costs and disbursements as including expenses for bonds incident to steps taken in action, 90 A.L.R.2d 448.   Continuance of civil case as conditioned upon applicant's payment of costs or expenses incurred by other party, 9 A.L.R.4th 1144.
GA Code § 9-15-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-5. Deposit by Nonresident Plaintiff; Additional Deposit; Refund of Excess

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1981, p. 1396, § 23, effective July 1, 1981.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 72, § 9, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, reserved this Code section.
GA Code § 9-15-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-6. Liability of Attorney of Nonresident Plaintiff for Costs; Prior Payment of Costs in Action Brought by Nonresident Attorney and Plaintiff

  When any attorney institutes an action in any of the courts of this state for any person who resides outside this state, the attorney shall be liable to pay all costs of the officers of court in the event that the action is dismissed or the plaintiff is cast in the action.   When the plaintiff and his attorney both reside outside the limits of this state, the proper officers may demand their full costs before they shall be bound to perform any service in any case commenced by the nonresident attorney or plaintiff.    (Laws 1812, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 505; Laws 1839, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 507; Code 1863, §§ 3603, 3605; Code 1868, §§ 3627, 3629; Code 1873, §§ 3677, 3679; Code 1882, §§ 3677, 3679; Civil Code 1895, §§ 5387, 5389; Civil Code 1910, § 5982; Code 1933, § 24-3403.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Nonresident's duty to furnish security for costs as affected by joinder or addition of resident, 158 A.L.R. 737.
GA Code § 9-15-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-7. Liability of Attorney Guilty of Willful Neglect or Misconduct for Costs

 If any plaintiff is involuntarily dismissed or cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs which may have accrued in the case. In like manner, if any defendant is cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs thereof.   (Laws 1799, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 505; Code 1863, § 3602; Code 1868, § 3626; Code 1873, § 3676; Code 1882, § 3676; Civil Code 1895, § 5386; Civil Code 1910, § 5981; Code 1933, § 24-3402.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Attorney's liability for negligence in preparing or conducting litigation, 45 A.L.R.2d 5; 6 A.L.R.4th 342.   Measure and elements of damages recoverable for attorney's negligence with respect to maintenance or prosecution of litigation or appeal, 45 A.L.R.2d 62.   Legal malpractice in connection with attorney's withdrawal as counsel, 6 A.L.R.4th 342.   Measure and elements of damages recoverable for attorney's negligence in preparing or conducting litigation-Twentieth Century cases, 90 A.L.R.4th 1033.   Legal malpractice: negligence or fault of client as defense, 10 A.L.R.5th 828.
GA Code § 9-15-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-8. Liability for Costs of Witnesses of Adverse Party

 No party plaintiff or defendant shall be liable for the costs of any witness of the adverse party unless the witness is subpoenaed, sworn, and examined on the trial of the case or unless the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses his case before trial. No party shall be liable for the costs of more than two witnesses to the same point unless the court certifies that the question at issue was of such a character as rendered a greater number of witnesses necessary.   (Laws 1799, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 277; Code 1863, § 3608; Code 1868, § 3632; Code 1873, § 3682; Code 1882, § 3682; Civil Code 1895, § 5392; Civil Code 1910, § 5990; Code 1933, § 24-3408.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Validity of contract to testify, 41 A.L.R. 1322; 45 A.L.R. 1423.   Power of court which appoints or employs expert witnesses to tax their fees as costs, 39 A.L.R.2d 1376.   Right of witness detained in custody for future appearance to fees for such detention, 50 A.L.R.2d 1439.   Allowance, as taxable costs, of witness fees and mileage of stockholders, directors, officers, and employees of corporate litigant, 57 A.L.R.2d 1243.   Allowance of mileage or witness fees with respect to witnesses who were not called to testify or not permitted to do so when called, 22 A.L.R.3d 675.
GA Code § 9-15-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-9. Costs When Recovery on Contract Is Less Than $50.00

 When any action ex contractu is brought in the superior or state court and the verdict of the jury, unreduced by setoff or payment pending the action, is for a sum under $50.00, the defendant shall not be charged with more costs than would have necessarily accrued if the case had been heard before a magistrate. The remainder of the court costs shall be paid by the plaintiff and may be retained out of the sum recovered by the plaintiff and, if that is insufficient, judgment shall be entered by the court against the plaintiff for the balance.   (Laws 1809, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 505; Code 1863, § 3604; Code 1868, § 3628; Code 1873, § 3678; Code 1882, § 3678; Civil Code 1895, § 5388; Civil Code 1910, § 5983; Code 1933, § 24-3404; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 4-1.)   Cross references.   - For further provisions regarding recovery of expenses of litigation in contract actions, see § 13-6-11.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    This section does not apply to torts. Lea v. Harris, 88 Ga. 236, 14 S.E. 566 (1891).    Cited in Robinson v. Towns, 30 Ga. 818 (1860); Officers of Court v. Hines & Hobbs, 33 Ga. 516 (1863); Smith v. Shaffer & Ham, 65 Ga. 459 (1880); Graham v. City of Baxley, 117 Ga. 42, 43 S.E. 405 (1903); Parker v. Rexall Drug Co., 132 Ga. App. 32, 207 S.E.2d 617 (1974).
GA Code § 9-15-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-10. Costs in Personal Actions When Damages Are Less Than $10.00

  In all actions for slanderous words, in any court having jurisdiction of the same, if the jury renders a verdict under $10.00, the plaintiff shall have and recover no more costs than damages.   In actions of assault and battery and in all other personal actions wherein the jury upon the trial thereof finds the damages to be less than $10.00, the plaintiff shall recover no more costs than damages unless the judge, at the trial thereof, finds and certifies on the record that an aggravated assault and battery was proved.    (Laws 1767, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 504; Code 1863, §§ 3606, 3607; Code 1868, §§ 3630, 3631; Code 1873, §§ 3680, 3681; Code 1882, §§ 3680, 3681; Civil Code 1895, §§ 5390, 5391; Civil Code 1910, § 5984; Code 1933, § 24-3405.)
GA Code § 9-15-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-11. Inclusion of Costs in Judgment; Itemization and Endorsement on Execution

 When a case is disposed of, the costs, including fees of witnesses, shall be included in the judgment against the party voluntarily dismissing, being involuntarily dismissed, or cast in the action. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, of the magistrate, or of any other officer who may issue an execution to endorse on the execution at the time it is issued the date and amount of the judgment, the items of the bill of cost, written in words, and the amount of each item distinctly stated in figures. No costs or items of costs shall in any case be demanded by any officer unless they are itemized and endorsed as provided in this Code section.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3610; Code 1868, § 3635; Ga. L. 1870, p. 67, § 1; Code 1873, § 3685; Code 1882, § 3685; Civil Code 1895, § 5394; Civil Code 1910, § 5992; Code 1933, § 24-3410; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 4-1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   7C Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Costs, § 74.   ALR.    - Validity of contract to testify, 41 A.L.R. 1322; 45 A.L.R. 1423.   Power of court which appoints or employs expert witnesses to tax their fees as costs, 39 A.L.R.2d 1376.   Award of costs to defendant on causes of action where claims of some, but not all, of coplaintiffs were successful, 68 A.L.R.2d 1058.   Taxable costs and disbursements as including expenses for bonds incident to steps taken in action, 90 A.L.R.2d 448.   Dismissal of plaintiff's action as entitling defendant to recover attorneys' fees or costs as "prevailing party" or "successful party,", 66 A.L.R.3d 1087.   Who is the "successful party" or "prevailing party" for purposes of awarding costs where both parties prevail on affirmative claims, 66 A.L.R.3d 1115.
GA Code § 9-15-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 15 - Court and Litigation Costs|§ 9-15-12. Liability of Plaintiff and Attorney for Costs When Execution Returned Unsatisfied

 If execution issues on a judgment recovered by the plaintiff against the defendant and the executing officer returns the same marked "No property to be found," a fi. fa. may issue against the plaintiff for the purpose of recovering the costs from him; and, if the plaintiff resides outside the state, the fi. fa. shall issue against his attorney also.   (Laws 1842, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 507; Code 1863, § 3611; Code 1868, § 3636; Code 1873, § 3686; Code 1882, § 3686; Civil Code 1895, § 5395; Civil Code 1910, § 5993; Code 1933, § 24-3411.)