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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-2-23. Separate action by tenant in common.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-2-23. Separate action by tenant in common.

A tenant in common may bring an action separately for his own interest, and the judgment in such case shall affect only himself.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3183; Code 1868, § 3194; Code 1873, § 3259; Code 1882, § 3259; Civil Code 1895, § 4941; Civil Code 1910, § 5518; Code 1933, § 3-111.

## Cross References

Tenancy in common generally, § 44-6-120 et seq.