The question of damages being one for the jury, a reviewing court should not interfere unless the damages are either so small or so excessive as to justify the inference of gross mistake or undue bias.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2888; Code 1868, § 2896; Code 1873, § 2947; Code 1882, § 2947; Civil Code 1895, § 3803; Civil Code 1910, § 4399; Code 1933, § 20-1411.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Lang v. Hopkins, 10 Ga. 37 (1851).
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