§ 9-13-70 - Suspension of execution for 60 days pending payment; bond
O.C.G.A. 9-13-70 (2010)
9-13-70. Suspension of execution for 60 days pending payment; bond
(a) In all cases in which a verdict or judgment is rendered, the party against whom the same is entered may, either in open court or in the clerk's office, within four days after the adjournment of court, enter into bond with good and sufficient security for the payment of the verdict or judgment and costs within 60 days.
(b) When bond and security have been given as provided in this Code section, the verdict and judgment, or the execution thereon, shall be suspended for the 60 days. If the party fails to pay the verdict or judgment within that time, execution shall issue against the party and his security without further proceedings thereon.