Any examiner of title who knowingly and fraudulently makes any false report to the court as to any matter relating to any title which is sought to be registered under this article, as to any matter affecting the same, or as to any other matter referred to him under this article or who fraudulently conspires with any other person or persons to use this article in defrauding any other person or persons, firm, or corporation or who is guilty of any willful malpractice in his office shall be guilty of a felony and be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years.
History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 108, § 85; Code 1933, § 60-9903.
Cross references.
Forgery and fraudulent practices generally, Ch. 9, T. 16.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Recordation and Registration of Deeds and Other Instruments
§ 44-2-42. Performance of Clerk’s and Sheriff’s Duties by Deputies; Liability
§ 44-2-43. Fraud, Forgery, and Theft in Connection With Registration of Title to Land; Penalty
§ 44-2-44. Fraudulent Acts by Office of Clerk Personnel; Penalties
§ 44-2-45. Fraud or False Entries by Sheriffs and Deputies; Penalties
§ 44-2-46. Fraudulent Acts and Malpractice of Examiners; Penalty
§ 44-2-47. Reduction of Felonies Under This Article to Misdemeanors