The bare possession of land shall authorize the possessor to recover damages from any person who wrongfully interferes with such possession in any manner.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2957; Code 1868, § 2964; Code 1873, § 3015; Code 1882, § 3015; Civil Code 1895, § 3876; Civil Code 1910, § 4472; Code 1933, § 105-1403.
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 article, “Keep Out! The Efficacy of Trespass, Nuisance and Privacy Torts as Applied to Drones,” see 33 Georgia St. U.L. Rev. 359 (2017).
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