A remainderman or reversioner of personalty may bring an action against a wrongdoer for any injury tending to destroy the existence or ultimate value of the property. In such cases the tenant in possession may bring an action jointly with the remainderman or reversioner for the injury to the entire estate, the recovery being held under like limitations.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2970; Code 1868, § 2977; Code 1873, § 3031; Code 1882, § 3031; Civil Code 1895, § 3890; Civil Code 1910, § 4487; Code 1933, § 105-1705.
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