Interference with the mere possession of a chattel, even if the possession is without title or is wrongful, shall give a right of action to the possessor, except as against the true owner or the person wrongfully deprived of possession.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2966; Code 1868, § 2973; Code 1873, § 3027; Code 1882, § 3027; Civil Code 1895, § 3886; Civil Code 1910, § 4482; Code 1933, § 105-1702.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 10 - Injuries to Personalty
§ 51-10-1. Right of Action for Deprivation of Possession of Personalty
§ 51-10-2. Who May Bring an Action for Interference With Possession of Chattel
§ 51-10-3. Abuse of or Damage to Personalty as Trespass
§ 51-10-4. Rights of Action of Bailee and Bailor for Trespass
§ 51-10-6. Owner’s Right of Action for Damage to or Theft Involving Personal Property