In the absence of fraud, the findings of the superior court or the probate court shall be binding and conclusive as to every person and as to every issue decided.
(Code 1981, §53-2-26, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 23 Am. Jur. 2d, Descent and Distribution, § 115.
C.J.S.- 26B C.J.S., Descent and Distribution, §§ 87, 88.
ALR.
- Concealment of or failure to disclose existence of person interested in estate as extrinsic fraud which will support attack on judgment in probate proceedings, 113 A.L.R. 1235.
Judgment denying validity of will because of undue influence, lack of mental capacity, or the like, as res judicata as to validity of another will, deed, or other instrument, 25 A.L.R.2d 657.