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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-13-85. Cancellation of sale upon failure of any creditor to appear and file claim.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-13-85. Cancellation of sale upon failure of any creditor to appear and file claim.

If no creditors appear and file their claims before the day set apart for the sale of the property, the sale shall not take place; and the property in excess shall be turned over to the applicant.

## History

Ga. L. 1872, p. 43, § 6; Code 1873, § 2038; Code 1882, § 2038; Civil Code 1895, § 2860; Civil Code 1910, § 3410; Code 1933, § 51-1006; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1170, § 2.