Georgia Code
Article 1 - In General
§ 44-14-1. Operation of “Open-End” Clauses; Limited to Ex Contractu Obligations Between Parties

History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 655, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1705, § 4; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1550, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1765, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 712, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 128, § 44.
Cross references.
Rules of construction to promote purposes and policies, § 11-1-103 .
Strict construction of powers of sale in deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments, § 23-2-114 .
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1962, p. 156, § 1, provides that any provision of Code Sections 44-14-1, 44-14-2, 44-14-4, 44-14-7 through 44-14-12, 44-14-100, and 44-14-160, and Arts. 2 and 3, Ch. 14, of this title which conflicts with T. 11 shall yield to and be superseded by T. 11. See Code Section 11-10-103.
Law reviews.
For note discussing how an open-end or dragnet clause within a deed to secure debt ensnares subsequent purchasers of real property, in light of Commercial Bank v. Readd, 240 Ga. 519 , 242 S.E.2d 25 (1978), see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 363 (1978).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 44 - Property

Chapter 14 - Mortgages, Conveyances to Secure Debt, and Liens

Article 1 - In General

§ 44-14-1. Operation of “Open-End” Clauses; Limited to Ex Contractu Obligations Between Parties

§ 44-14-2. What Advances Secured by Mortgage or Conveyance to Secure Debt; Effect of Recorded Transfer of Property Subject to “Open-End” Clause; Notice of Transfer

§ 44-14-3. Furnishing of Cancellation by Grantee or Holder Upon Payment; Liability for Failure to Comply; Cancellation of Instrument After Failure to Comply; Liability of Agents

§ 44-14-4. Procedure for Recording Cancellation of Mortgage

§ 44-14-5. Practices Prohibited in Connection With Certain Residential Real Estate Transactions

§ 44-14-6. Wrongful Sale or Removal of Mortgaged Property; Penalty

§ 44-14-7. Selling or Disposing of Motor Vehicle Securing Bill of Sale With Intent to Defraud; Penalty

§ 44-14-8. Removal or Other Disposal of Encumbered Property in Order to Hinder Levy; Penalty; Venue

§ 44-14-9. Aiding and Abetting Removal or Other Disposal; Venue; Conviction Not Dependent Upon Principal’s Conviction

§ 44-14-10. Search for Property Where Defendant Has No Permanent Abode; Venue of Prosecution

§ 44-14-11. Entry of Nulla Bona; Shifting of Burden of Proof

§ 44-14-12. Deceiving as to Existence of Lien; Making Second Deed of Conveyance; Penalty

§ 44-14-13. Disbursement of Settlement Proceeds; Delivery of Loan Funds to Settlement Agent by Lender; Damages

§ 44-14-14. Vacant and Foreclosed Real Property Registries; Definitions; Fees and Penalties for Registration

§ 44-14-15. Fee for a Future Conveyance; Limited Circumstances