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§ 13-7-9 - Allowance of setoff of distributive share in estate against judgment against legatee or owner of share

O.C.G.A. 13-7-9 (2010)
13-7-9. Allowance of setoff of distributive share in estate against judgment against legatee or owner of share


A legatee or owner of a distributive share in an estate may set off such share against a judgment against him unless special reason exists requiring the collection of the judgment.