If any person suffers a disability specified in Code Section 9-3-90 after his right of action has accrued and the disability is not voluntarily caused or undertaken by the person claiming the benefit thereof, the limitation applicable to his cause of action shall cease to operate during the continuance of the disability.
History. Laws 1817, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 567.; Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 20; Code 1863, § 2868; Code 1868, § 2876; Code 1873, § 2927; Code 1882, § 2927; Civil Code 1895, § 3780; Civil Code 1910, § 4375; Code 1933, § 3-802.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
Article 5 - Tolling of Limitations
§ 9-3-90. Individuals Under Disability or Imprisoned When Cause of Action Accrues
§ 9-3-91. Disabilities Suffered After Accrual of Cause
§ 9-3-92. Five-Year Tolling for Unrepresented Estate — in Favor of Estate
§ 9-3-93. Five-Year Tolling for Unrepresented Estate — in Favor of Creditors
§ 9-3-94. Removal of Defendant From State
§ 9-3-95. Disability of One or More With Joint Right of Action; Effect of Severability
§ 9-3-96. Tolling of Limitations for Fraud of Defendant
§ 9-3-97. Limitations Extended for Counterclaims and Cross-Claims
§ 9-3-97.1. Tolling of Limitations for Medical Malpractice
§ 9-3-98. Applicability of Article
§ 9-3-99. Tolling of Limitations for Tort Actions While Criminal Prosecution Is Pending