The time between the death of a person and the commencement of representation upon his estate or between the termination of one administration and the commencement of another shall not be counted against creditors of his estate, provided that such time does not exceed five years. At the expiration of the five years the limitation shall commence.
History. Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 104, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 3782; Civil Code 1910, § 4377; Code 1933, § 3-804.
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For survey article on torts, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 271 (1982).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
Article 5 - Tolling of Limitations
§ 9-3-90. Individuals Under Disability or Imprisoned When Cause of Action Accrues
§ 9-3-91. Disabilities Suffered After Accrual of Cause
§ 9-3-92. Five-Year Tolling for Unrepresented Estate — in Favor of Estate
§ 9-3-93. Five-Year Tolling for Unrepresented Estate — in Favor of Creditors
§ 9-3-94. Removal of Defendant From State
§ 9-3-95. Disability of One or More With Joint Right of Action; Effect of Severability
§ 9-3-96. Tolling of Limitations for Fraud of Defendant
§ 9-3-97. Limitations Extended for Counterclaims and Cross-Claims
§ 9-3-97.1. Tolling of Limitations for Medical Malpractice
§ 9-3-98. Applicability of Article
§ 9-3-99. Tolling of Limitations for Tort Actions While Criminal Prosecution Is Pending