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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-5-43. Effect of adverse possession on making of deed.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-5-43. Effect of adverse possession on making of deed.

A deed to lands which is made while the lands are held adversely to the maker of the deed is not void.

## History

Ga. L. 1859, p. 24, § 1; Code 1863, § 2654; Code 1868, § 2653; Code 1873, § 2695; Code 1882, § 2695; Civil Code 1895, § 3605; Civil Code 1910, § 4185; Code 1933, § 29-107.

## Cross References

Nature of title by prescription, § 44-5-160 et seq.