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The form of an action for words may be as follows:
IN THE _____ COURT OF _____ COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
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Plaintiff |
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Civil action |
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File no. __________ |
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v. |
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number.) |
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C.D., |
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Defendant |
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COMPLAINT
The defendant herein named is a resident of _____ (street), _____ (city), _____ County, Georgia, and is subject to the jurisdiction of this court.
Defendant C.D. has injured and damaged plaintiff in the sum of $ _____, by falsely and maliciously saying of and concerning plaintiff, on the _____ day of _____, _____, the following false and malicious words to _____ (name of person): (here give the words).
Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant (here list the relief prayed for).
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Attorney for plaintiff |
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Address |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 9. Civil Practice § 9-10-204 - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-10-204/
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