Damages recoverable for a breach of contract are such as arise naturally and according to the usual course of things from such breach and such as the parties contemplated, when the contract was made, as the probable result of its breach.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 3799; Civil Code 1910, § 4395; Code 1933, § 20-1407.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Georgia R.R. v. Hayden, 71 Ga. 518 , 51 Am. R. 274 (1883).
Law reviews.
For article discussing recovery of anticipatory damages in breach of contract actions, see 11 Ga. B.J. 18 (1948).
For annual survey of law of contracts, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 107 (1986).
For article, “Recent Developments in Construction Law,” see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (1999).
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