The owner of any estate in lands may bring an action for libelous or slanderous words which falsely and maliciously impugn his title if any damage accrues to him therefrom.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2964; Code 1868, § 2971; Code 1873, § 3025; Code 1882, § 3025; Civil Code 1895, § 3883; Civil Code 1910, § 4479; Code 1933, § 105-1411.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of construction law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 109 (2004).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Injuries to Real Estate
§ 51-9-1. Cause of Action for Interference With Enjoyment of Property
§ 51-9-2. Recovery of Possession of Lands; Damages
§ 51-9-3. Recovery for Wrongful Interference With Possession of Land
§ 51-9-4. Action for Trespass by Person Having Title
§ 51-9-5. Effect of Holding Title When Possession Claimed by Two Persons
§ 51-9-6. Damages for Continuing Trespass
§ 51-9-7. Diversion, Obstruction, or Pollution of Stream as Trespass
§ 51-9-8. Interference With Underground Streams
§ 51-9-9. Interference With Rights of Owner Above and Below Surface of Property
§ 51-9-10. Interference With Right of Way or Right of Common