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Georgia Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Statute of Limitations: Civil Cases
| Injury to Person | 2 yrs. §9-3-33 |
| Libel/Slander | 1 yr. §9-3-33 |
| Fraud | 2 yrs. §9-3-33 |
| Injury to Personal Property | 4 yrs. §9-3-32 |
| Professional Malpractice | Medical: 2 yrs., max. of 5 from act §9-3-71 |
| Trespass | 4 yrs. §9-3-30 |
| Collection of Rents | - |
| Contracts | Written: 6 yrs. §9-3-24; Oral: 4 yrs. §9-3-26 |
| Collection of Debt on Account | 4 yrs. §9-3-25 |
| Judgments | 5 yrs. foreign judgment §9-3-20 |
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