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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-5-44. Estoppel from claiming adversely to own deed.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-5-44. Estoppel from claiming adversely to own deed.

The maker of a deed cannot subsequently claim adversely to his deed under a title acquired after the making thereof. He is estopped from denying his right to sell and convey the property treated in the deed.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2658; Code 1868, § 2657; Code 1873, § 2699; Code 1882, § 2699; Civil Code 1895, § 3609; Civil Code 1910, § 4189; Code 1933, § 29-111.

## Law Reviews

For comment on Perkins v. Rhodes, 192 Ga. 331, 15 S.E.2d 426 (1941), see 4 Ga. B.J. 41 (1941). For comment criticizing Franks v. Sparks, 217 Ga. 117, 121 S.E.2d 27 (1961), holding right of entry not alignable or assignable, see 24 Ga. B.J. 363 (1962).