Liability for abusive litigation

O.C.G.A. § 51-7-81 — under Title 51.

O.C.G.A. § 51-7-81

Any person who takes an active part in the initiation, continuation, or procurement of civil proceedings against another shall be liable for abusive litigation if such person acts: (1) With malice; and (2) Without substantial justification. (Code 1981, § 51-7-81, enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 408, § 2.)