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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-14-186. Jury trial.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-14-186. Jury trial.

When proceedings to foreclose a mortgage shall be instituted and a defense shall be set up thereto, the issue shall be submitted to and tried by a jury.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3871; Code 1868, § 3891; Code 1873, § 3967; Code 1882, § 3967; Civil Code 1895, § 2749; Civil Code 1910, § 3282; Code 1933, § 67-303.

## Cross References

Juries, § 15-12-1 et seq.