§ 23-3-66. Jurisdiction of Special Master; Trial by Jury
Upon reasonable notice to the parties, after proof of serving notice as required by this article has been filed and after the appointment of the disinterested person as representative where required, the special master shall have complete jurisdiction within the scope of the pleadings to ascertain and determine the validity, nature, or extent of petitioner’s […]
§ 23-3-67. Decree; Effect of Recordation
Upon the receipt of the master’s report or upon a jury verdict, the court shall issue a decree which shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties wherein the land affected lies and which, when recorded, shall operate to bind the land affected according to […]
§ 23-3-68. Compensation of Master and Representative; Taxing as Part of Costs
The court shall fix a reasonable compensation, not less than $50.00, to be paid to the master appointed under this part and shall fix the compensation to be paid to any representative in the nature of a guardian ad litem appointed under this part. These fees are to be taxed in the discretion of the […]
§ 23-3-69. Intervention After Entering of Decree
At any time within 30 days from the entering of the final decree, any person not previously a party who claims an interest in the land may intervene, in which event the case shall be reopened as to that party so that his rights may be adjudicated. History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 443, § 9.
§ 23-3-70. Joinder
Two or more persons having separate and distinct parcels of land in the same county and holding under the same source of title or persons having separate and distinct interests in the same parcel or parcels may join in a petition under this part against the same supposed claimants. A petitioner may join separate causes […]
§ 23-3-71. Liberal Construction
This part shall be liberally construed. History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 443, § 12.
§ 23-3-72. Remedy Cumulative
The remedy provided by this part is intended to be cumulative and not exclusive. History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 443, § 13.
§ 23-3-73. Enforcement of Article
All municipalities, counties, and housing authorities shall have standing pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 23-3-73 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 39, § 18/HB 1313. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2006, p. 39, § 1/HB 1313, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “This Act shall be known and may be […]
§ 23-3-60. Purpose of Part
The purpose of this part is to create a procedure for removing any cloud upon the title to land, including the equity of redemption by owners of land sold at tax sales, and for readily and conclusively establishing that certain named persons are the owners of all the interests in land defined by a decree […]
§ 23-3-61. Who May Bring Proceeding
Any person, which term shall include a corporation, partnership, or other association, who claims an estate of freehold present or future or any estate for years of which at least five years are unexpired, including persons holding lands under tax deeds, in any land in this state, whether in the actual and peaceable possession thereof […]