In all cases where an amount ascertained would be the damages at the time of the breach, it may be increased by the addition of legal interest from that time until the recovery.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2886; Code 1868, § 2894; Code 1873, § 2945; Code 1882, § 2945; Civil Code 1895, § 3800; Civil Code 1910, § 4396; Code 1933, § 20-1408.
Cross references.
Effect of deposit in court on determination of interest, § 9-11-67 .
Law reviews.
For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 305 (2012).
For article, “2015 Georgia Corporation and Business Organization Case Law Developments,” see 21 Ga. St. Bar. J. 30 (Apr. 2016).
For article, “2019 Georgia Corporation and Business Organization Case Law Developments,” see 25 Ga. St. B.J. 30 (June 2020).
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