Georgia Code
Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
§ 13-8-44. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer

A manufacturer will fully indemnify and hold harmless its wholesaler against any losses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees or damages arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of the sale where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by this article, parts or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer which are beyond the control of the wholesaler.
History. Code 1981, § 13-8-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4.

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Title 13 - Contracts

Chapter 8 - Illegal and Void Contracts Generally

Article 3 - Regulation of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

§ 13-8-31. Legislative Findings

§ 13-8-32. Definitions

§ 13-8-33. Persons Subject to Provisions of Article

§ 13-8-34. Unfair Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts

§ 13-8-35. Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices

§ 13-8-36. Predelivery and Preparation Obligations; Repair Parts Availability; Return of Surplus Parts Inventory

§ 13-8-37. Warranty Agreements; Disapproval of Claims Under Warranty Agreements; Special Handling of Claims; Calculation of Compensation to Dealer for Warranty Work

§ 13-8-38. Agreements to Which Article Shall Apply

§ 13-8-39. Failure to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of Franchise Without Due Cause

§ 13-8-40. Damages Recoverable for Injuries Sustained by Violations of Article; Class Actions; Punitive Damages

§ 13-8-41. Contracts and Agreements in Violation of Article as Void

§ 13-8-42. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Termination of Franchise; Payment for Inventory Repurchased; Title to Repurchased Inventory; Exempt Inventory Items; Civil Liability for Failure to Repurchase Inventory

§ 13-8-43. Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer or Majority Stockholder of Corporate Dealer

§ 13-8-44. Indemnification of Dealer for Losses Relating to Manufacture, Assembly, Design, or Functions Beyond Control of Dealer

§ 13-8-45. Applicability of Article to Existing Contracts Without Expiration Dates and to Contracts Entered or Renewed After November 1, 1982