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§ 44-14-31 — Form and contents of mortgage

Georgia § 44-14-31
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O.C.G.A. § 44-14-31 (2026).

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No particular form is necessary to constitute a mortgage. However, a mortgage must clearly indicate the creation of a lien and must specify the debt for which it is given and the property upon which it is to take effect.

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