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§ 5-6-6 - Damages for frivolous appeal

O.C.G.A. 5-6-6 (2010)
5-6-6. Damages for frivolous appeal


When in the opinion of the court the case was taken up for delay only, 10 percent damages may be awarded by the appellate court upon any judgment for a sum certain which has been affirmed. The award shall be entered in the remittitur.