If money shall be paid to an agent by mistake and he in good faith shall pay it over to his principal, he shall not thereafter be personally liable therefor. In all other cases he shall be liable for its repayment. If money shall be paid by an agent by mistake, he may recover it in his own name.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2186; Code 1868, § 2182; Code 1873, § 2208; Code 1882, § 2208; Civil Code 1895, § 3036; Civil Code 1910, § 3608; Code 1933, § 4-403.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 4 - Rights and Liabilities of Agent as to Third Persons
§ 10-6-81. Recovery of Money Paid to or by Agent by Mistake
§ 10-6-82. Agent’s Right of Action on Principal’s Contracts
§ 10-6-83. Right of Action by Agent for Interference With Possession
§ 10-6-84. When Agent Exceeding Authority May Enforce Contract
§ 10-6-86. Liability of Person Signing Instrument as Agent or Fiduciary
§ 10-6-87. When Agent Responsible for Credit Given; Question for Jury
§ 10-6-88. When Public Agent Not Liable on Public Contract
§ 10-6-89. Contract for Nonexisting Principal Void; Right of Action Against Purported Agent