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§ 23-3-64. Other Required Evidence

The master shall examine the petition, plat, and all documents filed therewith and may require other evidence to be filed, including, but not limited to, an abstract of title. History. Ga. L. 1966, p. 443, § 4.

§ 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 […]

§ 23-3-69. 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 […]

§ 23-3-72. 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 […]