When the person alleged to be a debtor or maker of a lost or destroyed paper as set forth in Code Section 24-11-21 does not reside in this state, the alleged debtor or maker may be made a party to the proceedings by publication, in a newspaper to be designated by the judge of the probate court, twice a month for two months. When the person has been made a party, this article shall apply in his or her case.
History. Code 1981, § 24-11-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Establishment of Lost Records
§ 24-11-20. Establishment of Lost Office Papers
§ 24-11-24. Establishment of Lost or Destroyed Paper in Superior Court — When Continuance Granted
§ 24-11-25. Establishment of Lost or Destroyed Paper
§ 24-11-26. Establishment of Lost or Destroyed Paper — Furnishing of Certified Endorsement of Copy
§ 24-11-27. Procedure as to Action on Lost or Destroyed Note, Bill, Bond, or Other Instrument