A previous warrantor of the title to the land in dispute may be a codefendant in an action of ejectment, provided he would be answerable in damages in case of eviction.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3276; Code 1868, § 3288; Code 1873, § 3364; Code 1882, § 3364; Civil Code 1895, § 5006; Civil Code 1910, § 5584; Code 1933, § 33-115.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Ejectment and Proceedings Against Intruders
§ 44-11-2. When Plaintiff May Recover on Prior Possession Alone
§ 44-11-3. Right of Joint Owner to Bring an Action Alone; Effect of Judgment
§ 44-11-4. Joint Action Against Separate Claimants; When Prohibited
§ 44-11-5. Making True Claimant a Defendant; Effect of Judgment as to Such Defendant
§ 44-11-6. Disclaimer by Defendant; Effect on Costs
§ 44-11-7. Recovery of Mesne Profits
§ 44-11-8. Setoff of Value of Improvements Against Mesne Profits by Trespasser
§ 44-11-10. When Previous Warrantor May Be Codefendant
§ 44-11-11. Necessity for Substitution Upon Death of Codefendant in Ejectment
§ 44-11-12. Annexation of Title Abstract to Petition
§ 44-11-13. When Judgment Conclusive of Title
§ 44-11-14. Issuance of Writ of Possession; Levy and Sale Clause