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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-6-140. When equitable partition authorized.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-6-140. When equitable partition authorized.

Equity has jurisdiction in cases of partition whenever the remedy at law is insufficient or peculiar circumstances render the proceeding in equity more suitable and just.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3115; Code 1868, § 3127; Code 1873, § 3183; Code 1882, § 3183; Civil Code 1895, § 4783; Civil Code 1910, § 5355; Code 1933, § 85-1501.