Georgia Statutes
§ 53-12-132 — Constructive trusts
Georgia § 53-12-132
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O.C.G.A. § 53-12-132 (2026).
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(a)A constructive trust is a trust implied whenever the circumstances are such that the person holding legal title to property, either from fraud or otherwise, cannot enjoy the beneficial interest in the property without violating some established principle of equity.
(b)The person claiming the beneficial interest in the property may be found to have waived the right to a constructive trust by subsequent ratification or long acquiescence.
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Legislative History
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 506,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Nearby Sections
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§ 53-1-10
Lifetime transfers§ 53-1-11
Value§ 53-1-12
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Definitions§ 53-1-3
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Adopted individuals§ 53-10-1
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