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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 13 - CONTRACTS
CHAPTER 5 - DEFENSES
ARTICLE 2 - STATUTE OF FRAUDS
§ 13-5-30 - Agreements required to be in writing

O.C.G.A. 13-5-30 (2010)
13-5-30. Agreements required to be in writing


To make the following obligations binding on the promisor, the promise must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith or some person lawfully authorized by him:

(1) A promise by an executor, administrator, guardian, or trustee to answer damages out of his own estate;

(2) A promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another;

(3) Any agreement made upon consideration of marriage, except marriage articles as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 19;

(4) Any contract for sale of lands, or any interest in, or concerning lands;

(5) Any agreement that is not to be performed within one year from the making thereof;

(6) Any promise to revive a debt barred by a statute of limitation; and

(7) Any commitment to lend money.

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