§ 53-7-164 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Settlement before probate court -- Procedure for making and enforcing settlement; appeal - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 53-7-164 (2010)
53-7-164. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Settlement before probate court -- Procedure for making and enforcing settlement; appeal

Upon proof of citation pursuant to Code Section 53-7-163, the judge of the probate court may proceed to make an account, hear evidence upon any contested question, and settle finally between the distributee and administrator or executor. The settlement may be enforced by a judgment, writ of fieri facias, execution, or attachment for contempt, either party having the right to appeal.