§ 23-4-36. Decree Transferable; Lien
A decree shall be transferable like other judgments and, when for money, shall constitute a like lien. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 4126; Code 1868, § 4158; Code 1873, § 4217; Code 1882, § 4217; Civil Code 1895, § 4859; Civil Code 1910, § 5432; Code 1933, § 37-1209.
§ 23-4-37. Attachments for Contempt; Executions Against Property
Every decree or order of a superior court or the Georgia State-wide Business Court in equitable proceedings may be enforced by attachment against the person for contempt. Decrees for money may be enforced by execution against the property. If a decree is partly for money and partly for the performance of a duty, the former […]
§ 23-4-38. Enforcement of Extraordinary Remedies
Injunction, ne exeat, prohibition, and other extraordinary remedies may be enforced by attachment for contempt. History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 3157, 4127; Code 1868, §§ 3169, 4159; Code 1873, §§ 3237, 4218; Code 1882, §§ 3237, 4218; Civil Code 1895, §§ 4860, 4899; Civil Code 1910, §§ 5433, 5474; Code 1933, § 37-1210.
§ 23-3-120. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Claim” means any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for money or property, and whether or not this state or a local government has title to such money or property that is: Presented to an officer, employee, or agent of the state or local government; […]
§ 23-4-32. Decree Affecting Property Outside Jurisdiction
Equity may decree in cases of fraud, trust, or contract, although property not within the jurisdiction may be affected by the decree. History. Civil Code 1895, § 4854; Civil Code 1910, § 5427; Code 1933, § 37-1204. History of Code section. This Code section is derived from the decision in Engel v. Scheuerman, 40 Ga. […]
§ 23-3-121. Submission of False Information; Liability; No Application to Taxation
Any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity that: Knowingly presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; Conspires to commit a violation of paragraph (1), […]
§ 23-4-33. Decree in Will or Contract Matters; Consent of Guardian or Guardian Ad Litem
When it becomes impossible to carry out any last will and testament in whole or in part, and in all matters of contract, the judges of the superior courts, and the judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court in matters of contract only, shall have power to render any decree that may be necessary and […]
§ 23-3-122. Investigations by Attorney General; Civil Actions Authorized; Intervention by Government; Limitation on Participating in Litigation; Stay of Discovery; Alternative Remedies; Division of Recovery; Limitations
The Attorney General shall be authorized to investigate suspected, alleged, and reported violations of this article. If the Attorney General finds that a person has violated or is violating this article, then the Attorney General may bring a civil action against such person under this article. The Attorney General may delegate authority to a district […]
§ 23-4-34. Interlocutory Decrees and Orders
At any stage in the progress of an action seeking equitable relief, if any portion of the same is ready for or requires a decree, the court may hear and determine such matters and pass such interlocutory decree or order as may advance the cause and expedite a final hearing. If no issue of fact […]
§ 23-3-123. Statute of Limitations; Service of Subpoena; Limitation on Disclosures; Intervention; Preponderance of the Evidence Standard; Effect of Criminal Conviction on Civil Actions
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (l) of Code Section 23-3-122, all civil actions under this article shall be filed pursuant to Code Section 23-3-122 within six years after the date the violation was committed or three years after the date when facts material to the right of civil action are known or […]