Whenever a claim of property is made in terms of this article and is returned to the proper court by the sheriff or other levying officer, the claimant shall not be permitted to withdraw or discontinue his claim more than once without the consent of the plaintiff in execution or some person duly authorized to represent the plaintiff; rather, the court shall proceed to the trial of the claim of the property and it shall be the duty of the jury to assess damages accordingly.
History. Laws 1821, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 533; Code 1863, § 3663; Code 1868, § 3687; Code 1873, § 3740; Code 1882, § 3740; Civil Code 1895, § 4625; Civil Code 1910, § 5171; Code 1933, § 39-905.
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 Trial of Damage Issue Where Claim Dismissed or Withdrawn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