History. Laws 1827, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 902; Code 1863, § 3984; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 34, § 1; Ga. L. 1866, p. 25, § 1; Code 1868, § 4006; Code 1873, § 4078; Code 1882, § 4078; Civil Code 1895, § 4814; Civil Code 1910, § 5386; Code 1933, § 61-302; Ga. L. 1970, p. 968, § 1; Ga. L. 1971, p. 536, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 1372, § 4; Ga. L. 1978, p. 938, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1228, § 2; Ga. L. 1983, p. 884, § 4-1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 44; Ga. L. 1991, p. 968, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 656, § 1.2/HB 1273.
Law reviews.
For survey of Georgia cases in the area of trial practice and procedure from June 1977 through May 1978, see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 239 (1978).
For annual survey of law of real property, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 319 (1986).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant
Article 3 - Dispossessory Proceedings
§ 44-7-51. Issuance of Summons; Service; Time for Answer; Defenses and Counterclaims
§ 44-7-52. When Tender of Payment by Tenant Serves as Complete Defense
§ 44-7-53. When Writ of Possession Issued; Trial of Issues; Possession Pending Trial
§ 44-7-57. Application of Article to Croppers and Servants
§ 44-7-58. False Statements in Affidavit or Answer; Penalty
§ 44-7-59. Removal of Transportable Housing From Lands Subject to Writ of Possession