GA 19-5-7 - GA 19-5-7

JUDICIAL DECISIONS Law should be strictly construed since it is a restraint upon the alienation of property by the owner. Chatsworth Lumber Co. v. White, 214 Ga. 798 , 107 S.E.2d 827 (1959). Construction. - Restriction upon the free alienation of property by the owner is contrary to public policy, and will not be extended by construction beyond the plain intent and meaning of the law. Lamar v. Jennings, 69 Ga. 392 (1882); Russell v. Rice, 103 Ga. 310 , 30 S.E. 37 (1898); Wallace v. Wallace, 189 Ga. 220 , 5 S.E.2d 580 (1939). When section is operative. - Law was operative only on conveyances made during pendency of divorce action. Chatsworth Lumber Co. v. White, 214 Ga. 798 , 107 S.E.2d 827 (1959). Law did not affect conveyance after separation, but before action for divorce was filed. Wall...