Former recovery and the pendency of another action are good defenses in tort actions and are subject to the same rules as when applied to contracts.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2995; Code 1868, § 3008; Code 1873, § 3063; Code 1882, § 3063; Civil Code 1895, § 3903; Civil Code 1910, § 4500; Code 1933, § 105-1805.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Defenses to Tort Actions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 51-11-1. Authorization to Act as Justification; Effect of Plea
§ 51-11-3. Extenuation and Mitigation of Damages
§ 51-11-4. Arbitrament and Award
§ 51-11-5. Former Recovery and Pendency of Another Action
§ 51-11-7. Effect of Plaintiff’s Failure to Avoid Consequences of Defendant’s Negligence
§ 51-11-9. Immunity From Civil Liability for Threat or Use of Force in Defense of Habitation