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title: O.C.G.A. § 23-4-30. Nature of decree; signature and entry.
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# O.C.G.A. § 23-4-30. Nature of decree; signature and entry.

A decree is the judgment of the judge in equitable proceedings upon the facts ascertained and should be signed by him and entered on the minutes of the court.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 4122; Code 1868, § 4153; Code 1873, § 4212; Code 1882, § 4212; Civil Code 1895, § 4851; Civil Code 1910, § 5424; Code 1933, § 37-1201.

## Cross References

Verdict and judgment generally, T. 9, C. 12.