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Statutes > Georgia > Title-53 > Chapter-12 > Article-1 > 53-12-6

O.C.G.A. 53-12-6 (2010)
53-12-6. Jurisdiction

(a) Trusts are peculiarly subjects of equity jurisdiction. Suits by or against a trustee which sound at law may be filed in a court of law.

(b) Actions concerning the construction, administration, or internal affairs of a trust shall be maintained in superior court except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-127.

(c) Any action by or against the trustee or to which the trustee is a party may be maintained in any court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-53 > Chapter-12 > Article-1 > 53-12-6

O.C.G.A. 53-12-6 (2010)
53-12-6. Jurisdiction

(a) Trusts are peculiarly subjects of equity jurisdiction. Suits by or against a trustee which sound at law may be filed in a court of law.

(b) Actions concerning the construction, administration, or internal affairs of a trust shall be maintained in superior court except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-9-127.

(c) Any action by or against the trustee or to which the trustee is a party may be maintained in any court having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.