Where by a breach of contract a party is injured, he is bound to lessen the damages as far as is practicable by the use of ordinary care and diligence.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 3802; Civil Code 1910, § 4398; Code 1933, § 20-1410.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decisions in Western Union Tel. Co. v. Reid, 83 Ga. 401 , 10 S.E. 919 (1888), and Georgia R.R. & Banking Co. v. Eskew, 86 Ga. 641 , 12 S.E. 1061 (1891).
Law reviews.
For annual survey of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 423 (2006).
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