Georgia Statutes

§ 44-5-160 — Nature of title by prescription

Georgia § 44-5-160

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O.C.G.A. § 44-5-160 (2026).

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Title by prescription is the right to property which a possessor acquires by reason of the continuance of his possession for a period of time fixed by law.

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