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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-14-125. Disposition of proceeds of sale; surplus.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-14-125. Disposition of proceeds of sale; surplus.

The money arising from the sale of the property shall be paid to the trustee unless claimed by some other lien which by law may have priority over the deed; and, when there is any surplus after paying the sums due under the deed and other liens, the surplus shall be paid to the maker of the deed or his agent.

## History

Ga. L. 1896, p. 76, § 6; Civil Code 1910, § 3316; Code 1933, § 67-1206.