Action for registration of title shall be begun by a petition to the court by the person, persons, or corporation claiming, singly or collectively, to own or to have the power of appointing or disposing of an estate in fee simple in any land whether or not subject to liens, encumbrances, or lesser estate. Minors and other persons under disability may bring and defend actions by a guardian, a guardian ad litem, a next friend, or a trustee, as the case may be.
History. Ga. L. 1917, p. 108, § 5; Code 1933, § 60-203.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Recordation and Registration of Deeds and Other Instruments
Part 2 - Proceedings to Register
§ 44-2-60. Jurisdiction of Superior Court Over Matters in This Article
§ 44-2-61. Proceedings to Be in Rem; Operation of Decree
§ 44-2-62. Procedure as to Actions for Registration; Persons Under Disability
§ 44-2-63. Persons Claiming Less Than Fee; Establishing Title Without Registration
§ 44-2-64. Petition — Verification; Contents; Description of Land; Surveys; Amendments
§ 44-2-66. Petition — Persons Included as Defendants
§ 44-2-68. Appointment of Resident Agent for Service on Nonresident Petitioner
§ 44-2-69. Service Upon State, County, or Municipality
§ 44-2-70. Waiver or Acknowledgment of Service
§ 44-2-73. Effect of Notice; Appearances or Pleadings as Waiver of Service, Notice, and Defects
§ 44-2-74. Service on Other Persons Found by Examiner to Be Entitled to Notice
§ 44-2-75. Additional Notice; Judge’s Discretion
§ 44-2-76. Who May File Objections or Cross-Action to Petition
§ 44-2-78. Dismissal Without Prejudice