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2018 Georgia Code
Title 51 - Torts
Chapter 5 - Libel and Slander
§ 51-5-9. Right of action for malicious use of privilege
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GA Code § 51-5-9 (2018)
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In every case of privileged communications, if the privilege is used merely as a cloak for venting private malice and not bona fide in promotion of the object for which the privilege is granted, the party defamed shall have a right of action.
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