§ 44-11-32 - Procedure on submission of counteraffidavit; trial
O.C.G.A. 44-11-32 (2010)
44-11-32. Procedure on submission of counteraffidavit; trial
If the party in possession submits a counteraffidavit as provided in Code Section 44-11-30, the sheriff shall not turn him out of possession but shall leave both parties in their respective positions. In such an event, the sheriff shall return both affidavits to the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land is located for a trial of the issue before a jury in accordance with the laws of this state.