History. Laws 1767, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 562; Laws 1805, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 564; Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 3; Code 1863, § 2990; Code 1868, § 3003; Code 1873, § 3058; Code 1882, § 3058; Civil Code 1895, § 3898; Civil Code 1910, § 4495; Code 1933, § 3-1001; Ga. L. 2000, p. 212, § 1.
Cross references.
Injuries to real estate generally, T. 51, C. 9.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, “March 28, 2000” was substituted for “the effective date of this subsection” in two places in paragraph (b)(2).
Law reviews.
For comment on Wellerton Co. v. Sam N. Hodges, Jr. & Co., 114 Ga. App. 429 , 151 S.E.2d 481 (1966), see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 169 (1968).
For article surveying Georgia cases dealing with the environment, natural resources, and land use from June 1977 through May 1978, see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 75 (1978).
For survey article on torts, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 271 (1982).
For note, “The Effect of Georgia’s Architectural Statutes of Limitations on Real and Personal Property Claims for Negligent Construction,” see 7 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 137 (1990).
For article, “Commercial Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 153 (2001).
For article, “Construction Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 173 (2001).
For article, “Torts,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 441 (2001).
For survey article on tort law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 425 (2003).
For survey article on trial practice and procedure for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 439 (2003).
For annual survey of law on real property, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 283 (2010).
For annual survey on real property, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 251 (2017).
For article, “Construction Law,” see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 51 (2018).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
Article 2 - Specific Periods of Limitation
§ 9-3-20. Actions on Foreign Judgments
§ 9-3-24. Actions on Simple Written Contracts; Exceptions
§ 9-3-25. Open Accounts; Breach of Certain Contracts; Implied Promise; Exception
§ 9-3-26. Other Actions on Contracts; Exception
§ 9-3-27. Actions Against Fiduciaries
§ 9-3-28. Actions by Informers
§ 9-3-29. Breach of Restrictive Covenant
§ 9-3-30. Trespass or Damage to Realty
§ 9-3-30.1. Actions Against Manufacturers or Suppliers of Asbestos or Material Containing Asbestos
§ 9-3-30.2. Actions Against Persons Engaged in Land Surveying
§ 9-3-31. Injuries to Personalty
§ 9-3-33. Injuries to the Person; Injuries to Reputation; Loss of Consortium; Exception
§ 9-3-33.1. Actions for Childhood Sexual Abuse
§ 9-3-34. Article Not Applicable to Malpractice
§ 9-3-35. Actions by Creditor Seeking Relief Under Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
§ 9-3-36. Limitations on Claims Arising Before Decedent’s Death