Damages are given as compensation for the injury sustained as a result of the breach of a contract.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2881; Code 1868, § 2889; Code 1873, § 2940; Code 1882, § 2940; Civil Code 1895, § 3794; Civil Code 1910, § 4390; Code 1933, § 20-1402.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Damages and Costs Generally
§ 13-6-2. Measure of Damages — Generally
§ 13-6-3. Measure of Damages — Breach of Bond
§ 13-6-4. Determination of Damages Generally
§ 13-6-5. Duty of Injured Party to Lessen Damages Resulting From Breach
§ 13-6-6. Damages and Expenses Recoverable — Nominal Damages
§ 13-6-7. Damages and Expenses Recoverable — Liquidated Damages Generally
§ 13-6-8. Damages and Expenses Recoverable — Remote or Consequential Damages
§ 13-6-9. Damages and Expenses Recoverable — Expenses Necessary for Compliance With Contract
§ 13-6-10. Damages and Expenses Recoverable — Exemplary Damages
§ 13-6-11. Recovery of Expenses of Litigation Generally
§ 13-6-12. Effect of Tender or Deposit in Court Before Trial Upon Recovery of Costs
§ 13-6-13. Recovery of Interest Upon Damages