History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2197; Code 1868, § 2192; Code 1873, § 2218; Code 1882, § 2218; Civil Code 1895, § 3045; Civil Code 1910, § 3617; Code 1933, § 85-201.
Cross references.
Obtaining title to mineral rights through adverse possession, § 44-5-168 .
Leasing mining interests in land, § 44-6-102 .
Determining ownership of gas injected into underground storage reservoir, § 46-4-58 .
Provisions regarding extent of title downward and upward indefinitely, § 51-9-9.
Law reviews.
For article, “Timber Transactions in Georgia,” see 19 Ga. B. J. 413 (1957).
For article, “Timber! — Falling Tree Liability in Georgia,” see 10 Ga. St. B. J. 10 (2004).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 44-1-2. “Realty” or “Real Estate” Defined; Extent of Owner’s Interest in Airspace
§ 44-1-3. “Personalty” Defined; Status of Certain Stocks
§ 44-1-7. Possession of Personalty
§ 44-1-8. Property Rights in Animals; Factors Establishing Property in Wild Animals
§ 44-1-9. Ownership of Deposit and Offspring by Wild Animals on Land
§ 44-1-10. Ownership of Offspring of Domestic or Owned Animals
§ 44-1-11. Application and Construction of Provisions Relating to Estates
§ 44-1-12. What Constitutes Perfect Title
§ 44-1-14. Abatement of Hazard From Abandoned Well or Hole; Recovery Costs; Use of County Funds
§ 44-1-15. Removal or Destruction of Survey Monuments Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalties