Except as otherwise provided by law, the state shall be barred from bringing an action if, under the same circumstances, a private person would be barred.
History. Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 38; Code 1873, § 2925a; Code 1882, § 2925a; Civil Code 1895, § 3777; Civil Code 1910, § 4371; Code 1933, § 3-715.
Law reviews.
For article, “Statutes of Limitations: Counterproductive Complexities,” see 37 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (1985).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-3-1. Limitations Against the State
§ 9-3-2. Limitations Against Municipalities
§ 9-3-3. Applicability of Limitation Statutes; Equitable Bar
§ 9-3-4. Limitations as to Trusts
§ 9-3-5. Beneficiaries Barred Along With Trustee
§ 9-3-6. Applicability of Limitations to Setoffs
§ 9-3-7. When Mutual Accounts Postpone Running of Limitations