Any joint tenant, tenant in common, or other person having a part interest in lands or tenements may bring an action of ejectment for the recovery of such lands or tenements or an action for damages for injury thereto without joining with him any other person as plaintiff. The judgment in such a case shall not affect the rights of those interested in such lands or tenements who are not parties to the action.
History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 227, § 1; Code 1863, § 3271; Code 1868, § 3282; Code 1873, § 3358; Code 1882, § 3358; Civil Code 1895, § 4999; Civil Code 1910, § 5577; Code 1933, § 33-103.
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