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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-13-122. Affidavit of illegality — Not available for excessive levy generally.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-13-122. Affidavit of illegality — Not available for excessive levy generally.

An affidavit of illegality shall not be a remedy for an excessive levy except where authorized by statute.

## History

Code 1933, § 39-1004.

## History of Code Section.

The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Pinkston v. Harrell, 106 Ga. 102, 31 S.E. 808 (1898).