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# O.C.G.A. § 52-5-9. Stock as constituting personal property; determination of manner of transfer of stock.

The stock in the company shall be deemed personal property and shall be transferable in such manner as may be prescribed by the bylaws of the company.

## History

Ga. L. 1894, p. 71, § 7; Civil Code 1895, § 2155; Civil Code 1910, § 2573; Code 1933, § 17-210.

## Cross References

Consideration of stocks as personalty, § 44-1-3.