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title: O.C.G.A. § 13-7-10. Allowance of setoff of value of improvements against claim for mesne profits.
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# O.C.G.A. § 13-7-10. Allowance of setoff of value of improvements against claim for mesne profits.

The value of improvements made by one bona fide in possession under a claim of right may be set off against a claim for mesne profits.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2847; Code 1868, § 2855; Code 1873, § 2906; Code 1882, § 2906; Civil Code 1895, § 3753; Civil Code 1910, § 4347; Code 1933, § 20-1308.

## Cross References

Setoff of improvements by one in bona fide possession, § 44-11-9.