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GA Code § 23-2-117 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 6 - Exercise of Powers of Appointment and Sale|§ 23-2-117. When Release, Relinquishment, or Covenant as to Exercise of Power of Appointment Authorized

 Any person holding a power of appointment, general or special, whether exercisable by deed or by will only or otherwise, and whether reserved by the holder of the power or conferred upon him by another, may, as to all or any part of the property covered by the power of appointment, release or relinquish the power completely, or may release or relinquish the right to exercise the power except among a limited class set out in the release or relinquishment, or may covenant that the power will be exercised only in favor of the members of a limited class; and any such release, relinquishment, or covenant executed and delivered as provided in Code Sections 23-2-118 and 23-2-119 shall be valid and binding, whether with or without a consideration, provided that no such release, relinquishment, or covenant shall have the effect of permitting the property to be appointed to a person not permitted by the original power.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 340, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 62 Am. Jur. 2d, Powers, §§ 17, 18.   C.J.S.   - 72 C.J.S., Powers, § 19.   ALR.    - Statute preventing lapse upon death of legatee or devisee leaving issue as applicable to power of appointment, 75 A.L.R. 1383.    Execution, by donee of power, of deed, mortgage, or will not referring to the power, as exercise thereof, 91 A.L.R. 433; 127 A.L.R. 248.    Nonexclusive powers and illusory appointments, 100 A.L.R. 343.    Right to delegate power to appoint property, 104 A.L.R. 1459.    Power to appoint as exercisable by creation of new power by donee, 169 A.L.R. 727.   Election to take against will as extinguishing power of appointment, 38 A.L.R.2d 977.   Power of appointment as exclusive or nonexclusive - modern views, 69 A.L.R.2d 1285.   Effect of statute upon determination whether disposition of all or residue of testator's property, without referring to power of appointment, sufficiently manifests intention to exercise power, 16 A.L.R.3d 911.   Powers of appointment: revocation or amendment of exercise of power to appoint future interest, after exercise by inter vivos instrument, 60 A.L.R.3d 143.
GA Code § 23-2-118 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 6 - Exercise of Powers of Appointment and Sale|§ 23-2-118. Release, Relinquishment, or Covenant as to Exercise of Power of Appointment to Be in Writing; Delivery or Recordation

 Any release, relinquishment, or covenant referred to in Code Section 23-2-117 shall be in writing, signed by the person holding the power, and delivered to anyone interested in the power, including any person in the limited class, or to any fiduciary holding the property or any part thereof, or recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property or any part thereof is located.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 340, § 2.)
GA Code § 23-2-119 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 6 - Exercise of Powers of Appointment and Sale|§ 23-2-119. When Fiduciaries or Bona Fide Purchasers Affected by Release, Relinquishment, or Covenant as to Exercise of Power of Appointment

 No fiduciary holding or distributing any property subject to a power of appointment as referred to in Code Section 23-2-117 shall be deemed to have notice of the release, relinquishment, or covenant or be bound thereby unless and until a copy thereof is delivered to the fiduciary. No bona fide purchaser purchasing the property shall be affected by the release, relinquishment, or covenant unless he has notice thereof or unless the release, relinquishment, or covenant has been recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property is located.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 340, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Nonexclusive powers and illusory appointments, 100 A.L.R. 343.    Validity of exercise of power of appointment as affected by purpose, request, agreement, or condition that appointee benefit, or knowledge that he intends to benefit, one not an object of the power, 115 A.L.R. 930.   Power to appoint realty in fee or personalty absolutely as including power to appoint lesser estate or interest, 94 A.L.R.3d 895.
GA Code § 23-2-120 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 6 - Exercise of Powers of Appointment and Sale|§ 23-2-120. Application of Code Sections 23-2-117 Through 23-2-119

 Code Sections 23-2-117 through 23-2-119 are declaratory of existing law and apply to all such releases, relinquishments, and covenants, whenever executed.   (Ga. L. 1945, p. 340, § 4.)
GA Code § 23-2-132 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 7 - Nonperformance of Contract|§ 23-2-132. When Voluntary Agreement Enforced

 Specific performance will not be decreed of a voluntary agreement or merely gratuitous promise. If, however, possession of lands has been given under such an agreement, upon a meritorious consideration, and valuable improvements have been made upon the faith thereof, equity will decree the performance of the agreement.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3121; Code 1868, § 3133; Code 1873, § 3189; Code 1882, § 3189; Civil Code 1895, § 4039; Civil Code 1910, § 4636; Code 1933, § 37-804.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 81 C.J.S., Specific Performance, § 46.   ALR.    - Early death of vendor as affecting enforcement of contract to convey in consideration of contract for his or her support for life, 49 A.L.R. 601.   Broker's right to commission where customer repudiates or fails to complete contract or promise which is oral or not specifically enforceable, 12 A.L.R.2d 1410.   Validity and enforceability of contract which expressly leaves open for future agreement or negotiation the terms of payment for property, 68 A.L.R.2d 1221.
GA Code § 23-2-133 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 7 - Nonperformance of Contract|§ 23-2-133. Inadequacy of Price; Unfair or Unjust Contracts

 Mere inadequacy of price, though not sufficient to rescind a contract, may justify a court in refusing to decree a specific performance, as may any other fact showing the contract to be unfair, unjust, or against good conscience.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3122; Code 1868, § 3134; Code 1873, § 3190; Code 1882, § 3190; Civil Code 1895, § 4040; Civil Code 1910, § 4637; Code 1933, § 37-805.)   Law reviews.   - For comment on Jones v. Smith, 206 Ga. 162, 56 S.E.2d 462 (1949), see 12 Ga. B.J. 333 (1950).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   ANALYSIS    General Consideration   Inadequacy of Price Generally   Determination of Fairness    RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 27 Am. Jur. 2d, Equity, §§ 25, 26. 71 Am. Jur. 2d, Specific Performance, § 5.   ALR.    - Right of vendor to specific performance with abatement from purchase price where he is unable to perform as to part of property, 81 A.L.R. 900.    Fraud or misrepresentation not sufficient to prevent or support other forms of relief as ground for refusing specific performance of land contract, 87 A.L.R. 1345.    Specific performance of contract or option as affected by unexecuted provision for determination of price by arbitrators or appraisers, 167 A.L.R. 727.    Improvement of property after execution of contract or option as affecting right of purchaser or optionee to specific performance, 174 A.L.R. 699.   Nature of deed which may be required of vendor who is unable to convey title for which he has contracted, 13 A.L.R.2d 1462.   Necessity and sufficiency of allegation, in a suit for specific performance of a contract for the sale of land, as to the adequacy of the consideration or as to the fairness of the contract, 100 A.L.R.2d 551.
GA Code § 23-2-135 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 7 - Nonperformance of Contract|§ 23-2-135. Damages When Specific Performance Impossible

 If, for any cause, specific performance is impossible or if the vendee declines to accept a performance in part, the court may proceed to assess damages for the breach of the contract.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3124; Code 1868, § 3136; Code 1873, § 3192; Code 1882, § 3192; Civil Code 1895, § 4042; Civil Code 1910, § 4639; Code 1933, § 37-807.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 71 Am. Jur. 2d, Specific Performance, § 69 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 81 C.J.S., Specific Performance, § 106.   ALR.    - Dismissal of suit as affecting election of remedies as between damages and specific performance, 26 A.L.R. 111.    Doctrine of part performance in suits for specific performance of parol contract to convey real property, 101 A.L.R. 923.    Right of one seeking specific performance to recover as damages an amount measured by depreciation in value of property itself, or in its market price or value, subsequent to defendant's default, 105 A.L.R. 1421.   Specific performance: compensation or damages awarded purchaser for delay in conveyance of land, 7 A.L.R.2d 1204.   Awarding damages for delay, in addition to specific performance, of contract for sale of corporate stock, 28 A.L.R.3d 1401.   Decree allowing or denying specific performance of contract as precluding, as a matter of res judicata, subsequent action for money damages for breach, 38 A.L.R.3d 323.   Special or consequential damages recoverable, on account of delay in delivering possession, by purchaser of real property awarded specific performance, 11 A.L.R.4th 891.
GA Code § 23-2-136 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief|Article 7 - Nonperformance of Contract|§ 23-2-136. Specific Personalty; Damages or Delivery

 Any good reason in equity and good conscience why the complainant should have the possession of specific personalty to which he has title shall sustain an action for specific performance or delivery and, unless rebutted by other equitable reasons, shall justify a decree. The jury in such cases may decree either damages or specific delivery.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3120; Code 1868, § 3132; Code 1873, § 3188; Code 1882, § 3188; Civil Code 1895, § 4038; Civil Code 1910, § 4635; Code 1933, § 37-803.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 17A Am. Jur. 2d, Contracts, § 11 et seq.   ALR.    - A provision in land contract for pecuniary forfeiture or penalty by a party is default as affecting the right of the other party to specific performance, 32 A.L.R. 584; 98 A.L.R. 877.    Specific performance of contract for sale of corporate stock, 130 A.L.R. 920.    Specific performance, or injunction against breach, of contract for sale of tangible personal property, 152 A.L.R. 4.
GA Code § 23-3-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-3-3. Ancillary Extraordinary Remedies

 A person who asserts a claim for equitable relief may at any time, by proper pleading and proof, also apply for and obtain any of the extraordinary remedies available from the court in its exercise of equitable powers.   (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 36, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 4836; Civil Code 1910, § 5409; Code 1933, § 37-904.)   Law reviews.   - For survey article on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 417 (2008).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Law does not permit the courts to grant relief under prayers for extraordinary remedies, when there is adequate remedy at law. Teasley v. Bradley, 110 Ga. 497, 35 S.E. 782, 78 Am. St. R. 113 (1900). See also, Kilpatrick v. Coates, 154 Ga. 643, 115 S.E. 103 (1922).   History and purpose.    - Former Code 1933, §§ 37-904, 37-905, 37-907, and other provisions were codified from the Uniform Procedure Acts of 1884 and 1887, vest authority in the superior courts of this state to settle in one proceeding all issues growing out of a justiciable controversy between the same parties; and, under these rules of procedure, it is clear that the plaintiffs can in a pending processioning proceeding, by proper pleading and proof, obtain all of the relief sought in an independent action. Earney v. Owen, 213 Ga. 412, 99 S.E.2d 201 (1957).    Cited in Liberty Lumber Co. v. Enecks, 23 Ga. App. 311, 98 S.E. 97 (1919); Kilpatrick v. Coates, 154 Ga. 643, 115 S.E. 103 (1922); Biddle v. Papa, 180 Ga. 468, 179 S.E. 357 (1935); Hoxie v. Americus Auto. Co., 73 Ga. App. 686, 37 S.E.2d 808 (1946); Georgia Power Co. v. Mayor of Athens, 206 Ga. 513, 57 S.E.2d 573 (1950); Seckinger v. Citizens & S. Nat'l Bank, 213 Ga. 586, 100 S.E.2d 587 (1957); Ogletree v. Cathrall, 110 Ga. App. 100, 137 S.E.2d 799 (1964).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Joinder of parties or causes of action in suits under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 13 A.L.R. 159.    Power of equity in absence of statute to render deficiency judgment in foreclosure action, 34 A.L.R. 1015.    Reformation as condition of assertion of right of action or defense predicated on the true contract differing from that evidenced by the written instrument; and right to both reformation and other relief in same action or suit, 66 A.L.R. 763.   Remedy and procedure to avoid release or satisfaction of judgment, 9 A.L.R.2d 553.
GA Code § 23-3-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-3-4. Extraordinary Remedies for Defendant

 Any defendant may, by proper pleadings and sufficient evidence, obtain the benefit of extraordinary remedies allowed in equitable proceedings by the superior court.   (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 36, § 2; Civil Code 1895, § 4838; Civil Code 1910, § 5411; Code 1933, § 37-906.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 27 Am. Jur. 2d, Equity, §§ 19, 194 et seq.   ALR.    - Power of equity in absence of statute to render deficiency judgment in foreclosure action, 34 A.L.R. 1015.
GA Code § 23-3-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-20. Nature of Ne Exeat; When Granted

 The writ of ne exeat shall issue to restrain a person from leaving the jurisdiction of the state. The writ may be granted in the following cases:    In favor of an obligor, promisor, or partner, against his co-obligor, joint promisor, or copartner equally or partly responsible with him for any duty to be performed;   Against persons illegally removing the property of a decedent or of a minor, at the instance of any person interested therein, or of a next friend of the minor;   At the instance of a remainderman or reversioner against anyone attempting to remove the property in which the remainder or reversion exists or may contingently exist;   At the instance of a mortgagee against a person holding the equity of redemption;   At the instance of any person interested legally or equitably in property about to be removed, where no adequate remedy is afforded at law.    (Laws 1814, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 526; Code 1863, § 3147; Code 1868, § 3159; Code 1873, § 3226; Code 1882, § 3226; Civil Code 1895, § 4886; Civil Code 1910, § 5459; Code 1933, § 37-1401.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   18A Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Ne Exeat, § 1 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 65 C.J.S., Ne Exeat, § 1 et seq.   ALR.    - Power to issue writ of ne exeat to prevent decree for alimony from becoming ineffective, 8 A.L.R. 327.    Rights and remedies against mortgagee under deed intended as a mortgage, who defeats or impairs equity of redemption by conveying or encumbering property, 46 A.L.R. 1089.
GA Code § 23-3-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-21. Showing Required

 In every case of application for a writ of ne exeat, the complaining party shall show that no adequate remedy is afforded at law, and that the defendant is removing or about to remove himself, his property, or the specific property to which the complainant claims title or an interest.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3148; Code 1868, § 3160; Code 1873, § 3227; Code 1882, § 3227; Civil Code 1895, § 4887; Civil Code 1910, § 5460; Code 1933, § 37-1402.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 6 Am. Jur. 2d, Attachment and Garnishment, § 4.   C.J.S.   - 30 C.J.S., Equity, § 77. 65 C.J.S., Ne Exeat, § 8.
GA Code § 23-3-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-22. Verification Necessary; Bond and Additional Verification at Judge's Discretion

  In every application for a writ of ne exeat, the petition or motion must be verified by one or more of the complainants.   The judge may, in his discretion, require the complainant to give bond and security for the payment of any damages which the defendant may recover from him for obtaining the writ, before granting an order for the issuing of the same, and may require a verification by all or any of the complainants.    (Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 219, § 4; Ga. L. 1857, p. 109, § 1; Code 1863, § 3151; Code 1868, § 3163; Code 1873, § 3230; Code 1882, § 3230; Civil Code 1895, § 4890; Civil Code 1910, § 5463; Code 1933, § 37-1405.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 6 Am. Jur. 2d, Attachment and Garnishment, §§ 254 et seq., 518 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 30 C.J.S., Equity, § 77.
GA Code § 23-3-23 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-23. Defendant's Bond; Responsibility of Officer Taking Insufficient Security

 The defendant may relieve himself, his property, or the specific property from the restraint imposed by giving bond in double the value of plaintiff's claim, with good security, to the officer serving the process, for the forthcoming of each or either, according to the tenor of the writ, to answer to complainant's claim or abide by the order and decree of the court. The judge granting the writ may, in his discretion, require a larger bond. An officer receiving insufficient security shall be held surety himself, and the sureties on his bond may be held responsible therefor.   (Laws 1830, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 527; Code 1863, § 3149; Code 1868, § 3161; Code 1873, § 3228; Code 1882, § 3228; Civil Code 1895, § 4888; Civil Code 1910, § 5461; Code 1933, § 37-1403.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 6 Am. Jur. 2d, Attachment and Garnishment, § 523 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 30 C.J.S., Equity, § 77. 65 C.J.S., Ne Exeat, § 13.
GA Code § 23-3-24 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-24. Disposition of Property

 If the defendant fails or refuses to replevy the property, the court may, in its discretion, make such disposition of it as shall appear most advantageous to all parties.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3150; Code 1868, § 3162; Code 1873, § 3229; Code 1882, § 3229; Civil Code 1895, § 4889; Civil Code 1910, § 5462; Code 1933, § 37-1404.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 6 Am. Jur. 2d, Attachment and Garnishment, § 510.   C.J.S.   - 30 C.J.S., Equity, § 77. 65 C.J.S., Ne Exeat, §§ 1, 9, 10.
GA Code § 23-3-25 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 2 - Ne Exeat|§ 23-3-25. Issuance of Writ Without Judge's Sanction

 In cases of emergency, upon the affidavit of the complainant that he cannot obtain the sanction of the judge in time to remedy the mischief, the writ of ne exeat may issue at once, to continue until the first term of the court to which it is returnable, unless earlier heard by order of the judge.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3152; Code 1868, § 3164; Code 1873, § 3231; Code 1882, § 3231; Civil Code 1895, § 4891; Civil Code 1910, § 5464; Code 1933, § 37-1406.)
GA Code § 23-3-90 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 4 - Equitable Interpleader|§ 23-3-90. Interpleader; When Compelled; Taxing of Costs, Attorney's Fees

  Whenever a person is possessed of property or funds or owes a debt or duty, to which more than one person lays claim of such a character as to render it doubtful or dangerous for the holder to act, he may apply to equity to compel the claimants to interplead.   If the person bringing the action has to make or incur any expenses in so doing, including attorney's fees, the amount so incurred shall be taxed in the bill of costs, under the approval of the court, the court in its discretion determining the amount of the attorney's fees, and shall be paid by the parties cast in the action as other costs are paid.    (Orig. Code 1863, § 3156; Code 1868, § 3168; Code 1873, § 3235; Code 1882, § 3235; Civil Code 1895, § 4896; Civil Code 1910, § 5471; Code 1933, § 37-1503; Ga. L. 1952, p. 90, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For survey article on trial practice and procedure, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 299 (1982).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   ANALYSIS    General Consideration   Requisites for Maintenance of Interpleader   Effect of Petition Generally   Pleading and Practice    RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Right of judgment debtor to interplead, 48 A.L.R. 966.    Nature and extent of relief of successful intervener or interpleader in attachment, 66 A.L.R. 908.    Right of owner to maintain bill of interpleader against contractor and lien claimants and others in respect of fund arising from construction contracts, 70 A.L.R. 515.    Right of trustee, executor, or administrator to maintain interpleader, 152 A.L.R. 1122.    Insurance: facility of payment clause, 166 A.L.R. 10.   Allowance of interest on interpleaded or impleaded disputed funds, 15 A.L.R.2d 473.   Corporation's right to interplead claimants to dividends, 46 A.L.R.2d 980.   Allowance of attorney's fees to party interpleading claimants to funds or property, 48 A.L.R.2d 190.   Amount of attorney's compensation in absence of contract or statute fixing amount, 57 A.L.R.3d 475; 57 A.L.R.3d 550; 57 A.L.R.3d 584; 58 A.L.R.3d 201; 58 A.L.R.3d 317; 17 A.L.R.5th 366; 23 A.L.R.5th 241.   Right of party who is an attorney and appears for himself to award of attorney's fees against opposing party as element of costs, 78 A.L.R.3d 1119.   Excessiveness or adequacy of attorneys' fees in matters involving real estate - modern cases, 10 A.L.R.5th 448.   Calculations of attorneys' fees under Federal Tort Claims Act - 28 USCS sec. 2678, 86 A.L.R. Fed. 866.
GA Code § 23-3-91 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 4 - Equitable Interpleader|§ 23-3-91. Verification of Petition

 Every petition for interpleader shall be verified and shall show that the petitioner is not in collusion with any party claiming the property.   (Civil Code 1895, § 4897; Civil Code 1910, § 5472; Code 1933, § 37-1504.)
GA Code § 23-3-92 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 23 - Equity|Chapter 3 - Equitable Remedies and Proceedings Generally|Article 4 - Equitable Interpleader|§ 23-3-92. Collateral Interpleader

 If, in the progress of any proceeding in equity, the court perceives the necessity for parties to interplead, it may order such interpleader as collateral and ancillary to the main case.   (Orig. Code 1863, § 3157; Code 1868, § 3169; Code 1873, § 3236; Code 1882, § 3236; Civil Code 1895, § 4898; Civil Code 1910, § 5473; Code 1933, § 37-1505.)   Law reviews.   - For article discussing aspects of third-party practice (impleader) under the Georgia Civil Practice Act, see 4 Ga. St. B.J. 355 (1968).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Goodwin v. Bowers, 169 Ga. 36, 149 S.E. 567 (1929); Adler v. Ormond, 117 Ga. App. 600, 161 S.E.2d 435 (1968); C & S Land, Transp. & Dev. Corp. v. Grubbs, 141 Ga. App. 393, 233 S.E.2d 486 (1977); Stone v. Davis, 242 Ga. 17, 247 S.E.2d 756 (1978).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   14C Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Interpleader, § 1 et seq.