Georgia Statutes
§ 5-3-20 — Attorney's fees and expenses
Georgia § 5-3-20
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 5-3-20 (2026).
Text
Reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation may be assessed for frivolous actions or defenses in a petition for review as provided in Code Section 9-15-14 .
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Legislative History
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 875,§ 1-1, eff. 7/1/2023, app. to petitions for review filed in superior or state court on or after such date.
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-3-1
Short title§ 5-3-10
Manner for service of process§ 5-3-11
Extension of filing deadlines§ 5-3-20
Attorney's fees and expenses§ 5-3-3
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