Georgia Code
Article 2 - State Tort Claims
§ 50-21-22. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(3.1) “Occurrence” means an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions.
History. Code 1981, § 50-21-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1883, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1717, §§ 9, 10; Ga. L. 1998, p. 128, § 50; Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 5/HB 166.
Law reviews.
For survey article on trial practice and procedure for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 439 (2003).
For annual survey of Administrative Law, see 57 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2005).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 50 - State Government

Chapter 21 - Waiver of Sovereign Immunity as to Actions Ex Contractu; State Tort Claims

Article 2 - State Tort Claims

§ 50-21-20. Short Title

§ 50-21-21. Legislative Intent

§ 50-21-22. Definitions

§ 50-21-23. Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity

§ 50-21-24. Exceptions to State Liability

§ 50-21-24.1. Workers’ Compensation Exclusive Remedy Not Waived; Workers’ Compensation Fund to Pay Claims

§ 50-21-25. Immunity of State Officers or Employees for Acts Within Scope of Official Duties or Employment; Officer or Employee Not Named in Action Against State; Settlement or Judgment

§ 50-21-26. Notice of Claim Against State; Time for Commencement of Action; Examination of Records to Facilitate Investigation of Claims; Confidential Nature of Documents and Information Furnished

§ 50-21-27. Retroactive Operation; Limitations of Actions; Applicability of Other Related Statutes

§ 50-21-28. Venue of Actions

§ 50-21-29. Trial of Actions; Limitations on Amounts of Damages; Caps to Limit Total Damages Regardless of the Type Claimed

§ 50-21-30. Punitive or Exemplary Damages or Interest Prior to Judgment Not Allowed

§ 50-21-31. Interest Rate After Judgment

§ 50-21-32. Signing of Pleadings, Motions, or Other Papers

§ 50-21-33. Liability Insurance or Self-Insurance Programs; State Tort Claims Trust Fund; Premiums and Deductibles; Incentive Programs Authorized; Merger of Preexisting Programs and Funds; Additional Coverages

§ 50-21-34. Payment of Claims or Judgments; Execution or Levy Against State Funds or Property Prohibited; Amount of Fiscal Year Aggregate Liability

§ 50-21-35. Service of Process; Mailing of Complaint

§ 50-21-36. Settlement of Claims

§ 50-21-37. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreements