O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A. § 44-14-477 (2019)
False swearing in affidavits under Code Section 4414-473
✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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Any person who gives any false affidavit as provided by Code Section 44-14-473 commits the offense of false swearing.
History
Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 105, § 5.
Annotations
Cross references. Penalty for false swearing, § 16-10-71.
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. 60 Am. Jur. 2d, Perjury, §§ 41, 45, 48.
C.J.S. 70 C.J.S., Perjury, § 22.
PART 9 VETERINARIANS AND BOARDERS OF ANIMALS
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: In the Matter of Darryl J. Ferguson (Ga. 2026).
In the Matter of Darryl J. Ferguson (Ga. 2026). “See OCGA §44-14- 470 through §44-14-477 (2023) (adding chiropractors as a class of participants afforded lien protection).”
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