History. Code 1933, § 105-1807, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2211, § 1; Code 1981, § 51-11-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2211, § 2; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 40.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1985, in the second sentence of subsection (a) “in this subsection” was substituted for “above”.
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