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# O.C.G.A. § 44-17-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Interest in real estate” means any estate or interest in, over or under land, including surface, minerals, structures, fixtures, and easements.

(2) “Joint owner” means a person that owns an interest in real estate as a joint tenant with right of survivorship.

## History

Code 1981, § 44-17-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2024, p. 446, § 3/SB 420, effective July 1, 2024.

## Law Reviews

For article on the 2024 enactment of this Code section, see 41 Ga. L. Rev. 229 (2024).