Where the possession of personalty is in a bailee, a trespass committed during the existence of the bailment shall give a right of action to the bailee for the interference with his special property and a concurrent right of action to the bailor for the interference with his general property.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2969; Code 1868, § 2976; Code 1873, § 3030; Code 1882, § 3030; Civil Code 1895, § 3889; Civil Code 1910, § 4486; Code 1933, § 105-1704.
Cross references.
Bailments generally, § 44-12-40 et seq.
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