Every juror on the trial of the claim of property either real or personal shall be sworn, in addition to the oath usually administered, to give such damages as may seem reasonable and just, in an amount not less than 10 percent of the amount due upon the execution when the value of the property in dispute exceeds the amount of the execution, or of the value of the property when the value of the property is less than the execution levied, to the plaintiff against the claimant in case it shall be shown that the claim was made for delay only. The jury may give a verdict in the manner aforesaid and judgment may be entered thereon against the claimant and his security for the damages so assessed and the costs of the trial.
History. Laws 1821, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 533; Code 1863, § 3661; Code 1868, § 3685; Code 1873, § 3738; Code 1882, § 3738; Civil Code 1895, § 4623; Civil Code 1910, § 5169; Code 1933, § 39-903.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Executions and Judicial Sales
§ 9-13-90. Claims Authorized; to Be on Oath
§ 9-13-91. Bond and Security for Damages; How Damages Determined
§ 9-13-92. Affidavit of Indigence
§ 9-13-93. Postponement of Sale
§ 9-13-95. Execution of Affidavit and Bond by Partner or Joint Owner
§ 9-13-96. When Plaintiff in Execution May Give Forthcoming Bond
§ 9-13-97. Sale of Property on Claimants’ Application; Order; Advertisement; Disposition of Proceeds
§ 9-13-98. When and Where Claim, Levy, and Execution to Be Returned
§ 9-13-99. Return of Claim or Illegality Against Execution From Probate Court
§ 9-13-100. Claim to Be Tried by Jury
§ 9-13-101. Additional Oath of Jurors; Damages and Costs When Claim Made for Delay
§ 9-13-103. Withdrawal or Discontinuance of Claim Limited
§ 9-13-104. Trial of Damage Issue Where Claim Dismissed or Withdrawn
§ 9-13-105. How Damages Assessed
§ 9-13-106. Withdrawal of Original Execution and Filing of Copy