A levy upon personal property sufficient to pay the debt, which levy is unaccounted for, shall be prima-facie evidence of satisfaction to the extent of the value of the property. The unexplained dismissal of the levy shall be an abandonment of the lien so far as third persons are concerned.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3584; Code 1868, § 3607; Code 1873, § 3657; Code 1882, § 3657; Civil Code 1895, § 5442; Civil Code 1910, § 6047; Code 1933, § 39-601.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Executions and Judicial Sales
Article 4 - Satisfaction or Discharge of Judgment and Execution
§ 9-13-70. Suspension of Execution for 60 Days Pending Payment; Bond
§ 9-13-71. Sufficient Levy on Personalty Prima-Facie Satisfaction; Effect of Dismissal
§ 9-13-72. Release of Property Subject to Execution
§ 9-13-73. Application of Fund to Younger Lien With Senior Lienholder’s Consent
§ 9-13-74. Release by Agreement
§ 9-13-75. Setoff of Judgments; Collection of Balance
§ 9-13-76. Execution by Defendant After Setoff
§ 9-13-77. Control of Execution After Payment — by Security
§ 9-13-78. Control of Execution After Payment — by Joint Debtor
§ 9-13-79. Partial Payments to Be Entered
§ 9-13-80. Execution to Be Canceled When Satisfied; Private Right of Action; Damages