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44-14-100, and 44-14-160, and Arts. 2 and 3, Ch. 14, of this title which conflicts with T. 11 shall yield to and be superseded by T. 11.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
Chapter 14 - Mortgages, Conveyances to Secure Debt, and Liens
§ 44-14-1. Operation of “Open-End” Clauses; Limited to Ex Contractu Obligations Between Parties
§ 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
§ 44-14-8. Removal or Other Disposal of Encumbered Property in Order to Hinder Levy; Penalty; Venue
§ 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
§ 44-14-15. Fee for a Future Conveyance; Limited Circumstances