Section 18-4-41. Application to judge for writ; contents

   When the plaintiff contends one or more of the grounds set forth in Code Section 18-4-40 exist, the plaintiff may, prior to obtaining judgment against the defendant, make application to a judge of any court of record, other than the probate court, in the county of residence of the garnishee having jurisdiction over the garnishee, for an order authorizing the issuance of summons of garnishment. Such application shall be made in writing, under oath, and shall set forth the specific facts that show the existence of one or more such grounds as well as the name of the court where the action is pending, the case number of such action, and the amount claimed therein by the plaintiff.

Code 1933, § 46-202, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1608, § 1.