2022 Georgia Code
Title 23 - Equity
Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally
Article 3 - Quia Timet
Part 1 - Conventional Quia Timet
§ 23-3-41. When Relief Granted; Costs

Universal Citation: GA Code § 23-3-41 (2022)
  1. In all proceedings quia timet or proceedings to remove clouds upon titles to real estate, if a proper case is made, the relief sought shall be granted to any complainant irrespective of whether the invalidity of the instrument sought to be canceled appears upon the face of the instrument or whether the invalidity appears or arises solely from facts outside of the instrument.
  2. In such cases the costs shall be taxed against the litigants in the discretion of the court.

History. Ga. L. 1905, p. 102, §§ 1, 2; Civil Code 1910, §§ 5466, 5467; Code 1933, §§ 37-1408, 37-1409.

Law reviews.

For article discussing the problems with acquiring good title, see 15 Ga. B.J. 281 (1953).

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