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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-6-141. Molding of decree; discretion of court.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-6-141. Molding of decree; discretion of court.

In every case, the court will mold its decree to meet the general justice and equity of each cotenant and in its discretion may postpone or deny either a partition or a sale if it appears that the present or prospective interest of any cotenant may not be protected thereby.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3117; Code 1868, § 3129; Code 1873, § 3185; Code 1882, § 3185; Civil Code 1895, § 4785; Civil Code 1910, § 5357; Code 1933, § 85-1502.