Georgia § 45-12-26 - Defense of action in which state has interest.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 45-12-26 — Defense of action in which state has interest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-12-26. Defense of action in which state has interest.
Unless otherwise specially provided for, the Governor, in his discretion, shall provide for the defense of any action instituted against the state or any action instituted against any person, the result of which is of interest to the state because of any claim inconsistent with the state's sovereignty, jurisdiction, or rights. (Orig. Code 1863, § 24; Code 1868, § 22; Code 1873, § 22; Code 1882, § 22; Civil Code 1895, § 23; Civil Code 1910, § 23; Code 1933, § 40-209.) Cross references. - Power of Governor to direct Department of Law to institute and prosecute matters, proceedings, and litigations in name of state, § 45-15-35 . Law reviews. - For note, "Perdue v. Baker: Who Has the Ultimate Power Over Litigation on Behalf of the State of Georgia - The Governor or the Attorney General?," see 21 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 751 (2005).
Source: official Georgia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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