History. Civil Code 1895, § 4776; Civil Code 1910, § 5348; Code 1933, § 24-211.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decisions in Foster v. Rutherford, 20 Ga. 668 (1856); Estes v. Ivey, 53 Ga. 52 (1874); Columbus Factory v. Herndon, 54 Ga. 210 (1875); and Barrett & Caswell v. Pulliam, 77 Ga. 552 (1886).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Officers of Court Generally
Article 1 - Liability for Official Acts
§ 15-13-1. Officers of Court Liability
§ 15-13-2. Liability of Sheriffs to Damage Action or Contempt
§ 15-13-3. Demand for Money Collected; Interest From Date of Demand; Verified Copy as Evidence
§ 15-13-5. Verified Answer; Jury Trial; Disposition
§ 15-13-6. When Rule Absolute Granted Without Notice
§ 15-13-7. Liability of Magistrates and Constables to Rule Nisi
§ 15-13-8. Retired Officers Subject to Court Order
§ 15-13-9. Deputy Sheriff’s Liability; Effect on Sheriff
§ 15-13-10. Appointment of Special Officer to Execute Rule or Order Against Sheriff or Deputy
§ 15-13-11. Rule Absolute as Lien on Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-12. Date of Lien Against Officer’s Property
§ 15-13-14. Punishment for Improper Return or Failure to Pay Over Money Received