Georgia Statutes
§ 53-12-172 — Cy pres
Georgia § 53-12-172
JurisdictionGeorgia
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 53-12-172 (2026).
Text
If a charitable trust or gift cannot be executed in the manner provided by the settlor or donor, the superior court shall exercise equitable powers in such a way as will as nearly as possible effectuate the intention of the settlor or donor.
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Ferst v. Ferst
432 S.E.2d 227 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1993)
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628 S.E.2d 680 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2006)
Fuller v. Harrison
456 S.E.2d 684 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1995)
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
Manner of taking into account§ 53-1-2
Definitions§ 53-1-3
Dower and tenancy by curtesy§ 53-1-8
Adopted individuals§ 53-10-1
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Georgia § 53-12-172, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/53-12-172.