Georgia Code
Article 3 - Consideration
§ 13-3-45. Effect of Partially Valid Consideration; Effect of Illegal Consideration

If the consideration is good in part and void in part, the promise will or will not be sustained, depending upon whether it is entire or severable. If the consideration is illegal in whole or in part, the whole promise fails.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2709; Code 1868, § 2703; Code 1873, § 2745; Code 1882, § 2745; Civil Code 1895, § 3662; Civil Code 1910, § 4247; Code 1933, § 20-305.

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Title 13 - Contracts

Chapter 3 - Elements and Formation Generally

Article 3 - Consideration

§ 13-3-40. Necessity for Consideration; Presumption of Consideration

§ 13-3-41. Types of Consideration

§ 13-3-42. Acts Which Constitute Consideration; Effect of Consideration Given or Received by Persons Other Than Promisor or Promisee

§ 13-3-43. Effect of Satisfying Requirement of Consideration

§ 13-3-44. Effect of Promise Which Is Reasonably Expected to Induce Action or Forbearance by Promisee or Third Person; Requirement as to Proof of Reliance in Cases of Charitable Subscriptions or Marriage Settlements