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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTSChapter 7 - FALSE ARREST, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND ABUSIVE LITIGATION
Article 3 - MALICIOUS PROSECUTION
Section 51-7-43 - Lack of probable cause defined; question for jury

Ga. Code § 51-7-43

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 51-7-43 - Lack of probable cause defined; question for jury

Lack of probable cause shall exist when the circumstances are such as to satisfy a reasonable man that the accuser had no ground for proceeding but his desire to injure the accused. Lack of probable cause shall be a question for the jury, under the direction of the court.

OCGA § 51-7-43