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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-78. Appeal; possession pending appeal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-7-78. Appeal; possession pending appeal.

Any judgment by the trial court shall be appealable to the appellate court pursuant to Chapters 2, 3, 6, and 7 of Title 5. If the judgment of the trial court is against the tenant and the tenant appeals this judgment, the tenant shall remain in the premises and in possession of his property; provided, however, that the tenant shall comply with all provisions of Code Section 44-7-75 or 44-7-76 until the issue has been finally determined on appeal.

## History

Code 1933, § 61-407, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 1514, § 2.