O.C.G.A. § 44-13-108: Levy or sale of exempt property as trespass; cause of action.

Any officer who knowingly levies on or sells any property of a debtor which is exempt under this article, a schedule of which shall have been returned as required, shall be guilty of a trespass. An action may be brought therefor in the name of the wife or family of the debtor, and the recovery shall be for their exclusive use.