The word 'owner' as used in this chapter shall mean the owner of the freehold estate, as appears by the deed record, and it shall not include reversioners, remaindermen, trustees or mortgagees, who shall not be counted and need not be notified by publication or served by process but shall be represented by the present owner of the freehold estate in any proceedings under this chapter. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 18-403; 1952 Code Section 18-403; 1942 Code Section 6193; 1932 Code Section 6193; Civ. C. '22 Section 3247; 1920 (31) 663.
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