The bare right to possession of lands shall authorize their recovery by the owner of such right, as well as damages for the withholding of such right.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2956; Code 1868, § 2963; Code 1873, § 3014; Code 1882, § 3014; Civil Code 1895, § 3875; Civil Code 1910, § 4471; Code 1933, § 105-1402.
Law reviews.
For comment on Ivey v. Davis, 81 Ga. App. 598 , 59 S.E.2d 256 (1950), see 13 Ga. B. J. 86 (1950).
For survey article on real property law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 345 (2008).
For survey article on zoning and land use law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (2008).
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