The notice given to third persons by the filing for record of any mortgage, bill of sale to secure debt, retention of title contract, or other security instrument creating a lien on, retaining title to, or conveying an interest in personal property only shall expire at the end of seven years from the date of the filing thereof for record.
(Ga. L. 1937, p. 760, § 1; Ga. L. 1945, p. 389, § 1.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 66 Am. Jur. 2d, Records and Recording Laws, §§ 42, 48. 69 Am. Jur. 2d, Secured Transactions, §§ 405, 407 et seq.
C.J.S.- 14 C.J.S., Chattel Mortgages, §§ 168-170.
ALR.
- Negotiability of title-retaining note, 28 A.L.R. 699; 44 A.L.R.2d 71.