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§ 18-3-54. Liability of claimant and surety on bond for hire or use of property where plaintiff's debt unsatisfied

GA Code § 18-3-54 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) In cases where the claimant shall deliver the property and upon selling the same a sufficient amount shall not be raised to pay the debt and costs of the plaintiff, the plaintiff may institute an action against the claimant and his securities upon his bond and recover the full value of the hire or use of the property while the same has been in the possession of the claimant and also full damages for any deterioration of the value of the property, by use or otherwise, while the same has been in the possession of the claimant, provided such recovery shall not exceed the amount of the debt that may remain due from the defendant in attachment to the plaintiff.

(b) The remedy provided in this Code section is and shall be extended to all other claims in the cases herein provided for.

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§ 18-3-54. Liability of claimant and surety on bond for hire or use of property where plaintiff's debt unsatisfied