Whenever any person makes an application for an exemption of realty under this article and it appears by the return of the surveyor that the applicant is the owner of more real estate than is allowed to be exempt under this article, it shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to appoint a receiver to take charge of the excess and to sell the same for the benefit of the creditors of the applicant under regulations set forth in this part.
History. Ga. L. 1872, p. 44, § 1; Code 1873, § 2033; Code 1882, § 2033; Civil Code 1895, § 2855; Civil Code 1910, § 3405; Code 1933, § 51-1001; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1170, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Exemptions From Levy and Sale
Article 1 - Constitutional Exemptions
Part 4 - Sale of Excess Property by Receiver
§ 44-13-80. Appointment of Receiver to Sell Excess Realty
§ 44-13-81. Delivery of Excess Personalty to Receiver for Disposition
§ 44-13-82. Sale of Realty and Distribution of Proceeds; Priorities
§ 44-13-83. Procedure for Sale of Personalty
§ 44-13-84. Only One Receiver Authorized
§ 44-13-85. Cancellation of Sale Upon Failure of Any Creditor to Appear and File Claim