§ 41-3-5. Procedure for Trial of Action Generally; Admissibility of Evidence of General Reputation of Building, Structure, or Place
An action to enjoin a nuisance shall be triable as all other civil cases. In such action, evidence of the general reputation of the building, structure, or place shall be admissible for the purpose of proving the existence of such nuisance. History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 177, § 3; Code 1933, § 72-305.
§ 41-3-6. Taxation of Cost of Action Against Private Citizen Bringing Action Without Reasonable Ground or Cause
If the action shall be brought by a private citizen and the court shall find that there was no reasonable ground or cause for the action, the cost may be taxed to such citizen. History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 177, § 3; Code 1933, § 72-307.
§ 41-3-7. Order of Abatement Generally; Breaking and Entering or Using Closed Building, Structure, or Place; Fees for Removal, Sale, or Closure of Property
If the existence of a nuisance shall be established in an action as provided in this chapter, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the case, which order shall direct the removal from the building, structure, or place of all fixtures, furniture, and chattels used in conducting the […]
§ 41-3-8. Disposition of Proceeds of Sale of Personal Property
The proceeds of the sale of the personal property, as provided in Code Section 41-3-7, shall be applied in payment of the cost of the action and abatement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the defendant. History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 177, § 6; Code 1933, § 72-310.
§ 41-3-9. Suspension of Abatement Order and Release of Property; Effect of Release of Property
If the owner of the building, structure, or place ordered abated shall appear and pay all costs of the proceedings and file a bond with sureties to be approved by the clerk in the full value of the property, to be ascertained by the court, conditioned that he will immediately abate the nuisance and prevent […]
§ 41-3-10. Issuance of Permanent Injunction; Entry and Enforcement of Judgment; Disposition of Sums Arising From Enforcement of Judgment
Whenever a permanent injunction is issued against any person for maintaining a nuisance as described in Code Section 41-3-1 or against any owner of the building, structure, or place knowingly kept or used for the purposes prohibited by this chapter, the judge granting the injunction shall, at the same time, enter judgment against the person, […]
§ 41-3-11. Injunction Binding Throughout Judicial Circuit in Which Issued; Violation of Provisions of Injunction Deemed Contempt
When an injunction is granted, it shall be binding on the defendant throughout the judicial circuit in which it is issued; and any violation of the provisions of the injunction shall be a contempt of court. History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 177, § 2; Code 1933, § 72-304.
§ 41-1-8. Treatment of Publicly Owned Cultural Facilities as Nuisances
It is declared the public policy of this state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development of publicly owned cultural facilities. In order to encourage the establishment and maintenance of publicly owned cultural facilities, it is the purpose of this Code section to limit the circumstances under which a publicly owned cultural facility may be […]
§ 41-2-14. Taking of Unfit Buildings or Structures by Eminent Domain; Police Power
Nothing in Code Sections 41-2-7 through 41-2-13, this Code section, and Code Sections 41-2-15 through 41-2-17 shall be construed as preventing the owner or owners of any property from receiving just compensation for the taking of such property by the power of eminent domain under the laws of this state nor as permitting any property […]
§ 41-1-9. Sport Shooting Ranges
As used in this Code section, the term: “Person” means an individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or unincorporated association. “Sport shooting range” or “range” means an area designated and operated by a person for the sport shooting of firearms and not available for such use by the general public without payment of a fee, membership contribution, […]