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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-2-46. Fraudulent acts and malpractice of examiners; penalty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-2-46. Fraudulent acts and malpractice of examiners; penalty.

Any examiner of title who knowingly and fraudulently makes any false report to the court as to any matter relating to any title which is sought to be registered under this article, as to any matter affecting the same, or as to any other matter referred to him under this article or who fraudulently conspires with any other person or persons to use this article in defrauding any other person or persons, firm, or corporation or who is guilty of any willful malpractice in his office shall be guilty of a felony and be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years.

## History

Ga. L. 1917, p. 108, § 85; Code 1933, § 60-9903.

## Cross References

Forgery and fraudulent practices generally, Ch. 9, T. 16.