Where several persons are interested in an estate as tenants for years, or for life, or in remainder or reversion, and encumbrances are to be discharged, the equitable division of the burden, according to the several interests, shall be a question for equitable interference.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3066; Code 1868, § 3078; Code 1873, § 3133; Code 1882, § 3133; Civil Code 1895, § 3992; Civil Code 1910, § 4589; Code 1933, § 37-304.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief
Article 4 - Accounting of Contribution; Apportionment; Setoff
§ 23-2-70. Scope of Equity Jurisdiction Over Matters of Account
§ 23-2-71. Entitlement to Contribution; When Equity Has Jurisdiction
§ 23-2-72. Apportionment of Contract, Rent, or Hire
§ 23-2-73. Discharge of Encumbrances Affecting Several Interests
§ 23-2-74. Burden of Distinguishing Mingled Property