TITLE 24 EVIDENCE

Section 11. Establishment of Lost Records, 24-11-1 through 24-11-29.

ARTICLE 2 PRIVATE PAPERS

24-11-22. Summary establishment of lost or destroyed evidence of indebtedness in probate court - Service of nonresidents; effect.

When the person alleged to be a debtor or maker of a lost or destroyed paper as set forth in Code Section 24-11-21 does not reside in this state, the alleged debtor or maker may be made a party to the proceedings by publication, in a newspaper to be designated by the judge of the probate court, twice a month for two months. When the person has been made a party, this article shall apply in his or her case.

(Code 1981, §24-11-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.)