History. Civil Code 1895, § 2902; Civil Code 1910, § 3475; Code 1933, § 105-205.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decisions in East Tenn., Va. & Ga. Ry. v. Markens, 88 Ga. 60 , 13 S.E. 855 (1891); Atlanta & C. Air-Line Ry. v. Gravitt, 93 Ga. 369 , 20 S.E. 550 (1894).
Cross references.
Agency generally, T. 10, C. 6.
Law reviews.
For comment on Southern Ry. v. Garland, 75 Ga. App. 98 , 41 S.E.2d 925 (1947), see 10 Ga. B. J. 102 (1947).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Imputable Negligence
§ 51-2-1. Basis for Imputation of Negligence; Fault of Parents or Custodians Not Imputable to Child
§ 51-2-2. Liability for Torts of Spouse, Child, or Servant in Certain Instances
§ 51-2-3. Liability for Malicious Acts of Minor Child
§ 51-2-4. Liability for Torts of Independent Employee
§ 51-2-5. Liability for Negligence of Contractor
§ 51-2-7. Liability of Owner or Keeper of Vicious or Dangerous Animal for Injuries Caused by Animal