Georgia Statutes

§ 51-6-4 — Fraud by acts or silence; estoppel to assert title

Georgia § 51-6-4

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O.C.G.A. § 51-6-4 (2026).

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(a)A fraud may be committed by acts as well as words.
(b)One who silently stands by and permits another to purchase his property, without disclosing his title, is guilty of such a fraud as estops him from subsequently setting up such title against the purchaser.

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