The form of an action for words may be as follows:

IN THE ________ COURT OF ________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

A.B., ) Plaintiff ) ) v. ) Civil action ) File no. ______ C.D., ) (Clerk will insert Defendant ) number.)

COMPLAINT

The defendant herein named is a resident of ______________ (street), ________ (city), ________ County, Georgia, and is subject to the jurisdiction of this court.

Defendant C.D. has injured and damaged plaintiff in the sum of $_________, by falsely and maliciously saying of and concerning plaintiff, on the ______ day of ______________, ____, the following false and malicious words to ______________ (name of person): (here give the words).

Wherefore, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant (here list the relief prayed for).

______________ Attorney for plaintiff

______________ Address