Georgia Code
Title 13 - Contracts
Chapter 4 - Modification, Extinguishment, and Renewal

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 13-4-1. Alteration of Written Contract — Effect Generally - If a written contract is altered intentionally and in a...

§ 13-4-2. Alteration of Written Contract — Determination of Materiality of Alteration; Determination of Fact of Alteration - The materiality of an alteration is a question of law...

§ 13-4-3. Alteration of Written Contract — Requirement of Preliminary Proof as to Material Alteration - If the contract is not set forth as the basis...

§ 13-4-4. Effect of Mutual Departure From Contract Terms - Where parties, in the course of the execution of a...

§ 13-4-5. Effect of Execution of Second Contract Upon Same Matter; Novation - A simple contract regarding the same matter and based on...

Article 2 - Performance

§ 13-4-20. Requirements as to Performance of Contractual Obligations Generally - Performance, to be effectual, must be accomplished by the party...

§ 13-4-21. Effect of Act of God - If performance of the terms of a contract becomes impossible...

§ 13-4-22. Effect of Refusal of Party to Perform Concurrent Condition Upon Offer of Performance by Other Party - Where the conditions as to performance of a contract are...

§ 13-4-23. Effect of Nonperformance Caused by Conduct of Other Party - If the nonperformance of a party to a contract is...

§ 13-4-24. Requirements for and Effect of Tender Generally - A tender properly made may be equivalent to performance. The...

§ 13-4-25. Tender of Chattels - A valid tender of chattels transfers the title thereto to...

§ 13-4-26. Delivery on Demand; Delivery at Certain Time and Place - If the promise of a party is to deliver on...

Article 3 - Payment

§ 13-4-40. Payment to Creditor or Agent - Payment of money due to a creditor or his agent...

§ 13-4-41. Payment by Mail - Payment by mail shall be made at the risk of...

§ 13-4-42. Appropriation of Payments - When a payment is made by a debtor to a...

§ 13-4-43. Provision Requiring One Party to Reimburse Other for Federal Manufacturer’s Excise Tax; Right of Reimbursing Party Relating to Timing of Payments - History. Code 1981, § 13-4-43 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Rescission

§ 13-4-60. Rescission for Fraud - A contract may be rescinded at the instance of the...

§ 13-4-61. Rights of Vendor as to Reclamation of Goods Where Contract Rescinded for Fraud - Except as otherwise provided in Title 11, the “Uniform Commercial...

§ 13-4-62. Rescission for Nonperformance - A party may rescind a contract without the consent of...

Article 5 - Release

§ 13-4-80. Release of Another Bound Jointly or Primarily or Acceptance of Higher Security for Same Debt - A release may result by operation of law. When a...

§ 13-4-81. Covenant Not to Sue; Bond to Indemnify Debtor Against Debt - A covenant never to sue is equivalent to a release...

§ 13-4-82. Intermarriage of Parties - Intermarriage of the parties generally releases a debt created prior...

Article 6 - Accord and Satisfaction

§ 13-4-100. Effect of Executory Accord - An accord may not amount to an extinguishment of the...

§ 13-4-101. Elements and Requirements of Accord and Satisfaction Generally - Accord and satisfaction occurs where the parties to an agreement,...

§ 13-4-102. Benefit to Creditor - An accord and satisfaction must be of some advantage, legal...

§ 13-4-103. Acceptance of Less Than Amount of Debt - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2822; Code 1868, § 2830;...

§ 13-4-104. Parties Bound by Accord and Satisfaction - An accord and satisfaction is binding upon both parties. History....