§ 9-3-111. Written Promise Following Discharge in Bankruptcy
No promise made after discharge in bankruptcy to pay a debt provable in bankruptcy from the liability of which the debtor has been discharged shall be valid or binding upon the debtor or promisor unless the same is made in writing and signed by the party making the same or to be charged therewith, or […]
§ 9-3-112. Payment or Written Acknowledgment Equivalent to New Promise
A payment entered upon a written evidence of debt by the debtor or upon any other written acknowledgment of the existing liability shall be equivalent to a new promise to pay. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2876; Code 1868, § 2884; Code 1873, § 2935; Code 1882, § 2935; Civil Code 1895, § 3789; Civil […]
§ 9-3-113. Effect of New Promise
A new promise shall revive or extend the original liability; it shall not create a new one. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2877; Code 1868, § 2885; Code 1873, § 2936; Code 1882, § 2936; Civil Code 1895, § 3790; Civil Code 1910, § 4386; Code 1933, § 3-904.
§ 9-3-114. Whom New Promise by Joint Contractor Binds
In cases of joint or joint and several contracts, a new promise by one of the contractors shall operate only against the promisor. History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 27; Code 1863, § 2879; Code 1868, § 2887; Code 1873, § 2938; Code 1882, § 2938; Civil Code 1895, § 3792; Civil Code 1910, […]
§ 9-3-115. Effect of New Promise by Partner
After the dissolution of a partnership, a new promise by one partner shall revive or extend a partnership debt only as to the promisor and not as to his copartner or copartners. History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 26; Code 1863, § 2878; Code 1868, § 2886; Code 1873, § 2937; Code 1882, § […]
§ 9-3-70. “Action for Medical Malpractice” Defined
As used in this article, the term “action for medical malpractice” means any claim for damages resulting from the death of or injury to any person arising out of: Health, medical, dental, or surgical service, diagnosis, prescription, treatment, or care rendered by a person authorized by law to perform such service or by any person […]
§ 9-3-110. New Promise to Be in Writing
A new promise, in order to renew a right of action already barred or to constitute a point from which the limitation shall commence running on a right of action not yet barred, shall be in writing, either in the party’s own handwriting or subscribed by him or someone authorized by him. History. Ga. L. […]
§ 9-3-71. General Limitation
Except as otherwise provided in this article, an action for medical malpractice shall be brought within two years after the date on which an injury or death arising from a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, in no event may an action for medical malpractice be brought […]
§ 9-3-72. Foreign Objects Left in Body
The limitations of Code Section 9-3-71 shall not apply where a foreign object has been left in a patient’s body, but in such a case an action shall be brought within one year after the negligent or wrongful act or omission is discovered. For the purposes of this Code section, the term “foreign object” shall […]
§ 9-3-73. Certain Disabilities and Exceptions Applicable
Except as provided in this Code section, the disabilities and exceptions prescribed in Article 5 of this chapter in limiting actions on contracts shall be allowed and held applicable to actions, whether in tort or contract, for medical malpractice. Notwithstanding Article 5 of this chapter, all persons who are legally incompetent because of intellectual disability […]