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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 51-1-1. Tort Defined - A tort is the unlawful violation of a private legal...
§ 51-1-2. Ordinary Diligence and Ordinary Negligence Defined - In general, ordinary diligence is that degree of care which...
§ 51-1-3. Extraordinary Diligence and Slight Negligence Defined - In general, extraordinary diligence is that extreme care and caution...
§ 51-1-4. Slight Diligence and Gross Negligence Defined - In general, slight diligence is that degree of care which...
§ 51-1-5. Meaning of “Due Care” in Reference to Child of Tender Years - The term “due care,” when used in reference to a...
§ 51-1-6. Recovery of Damages Upon Breach of Legal Duty - When the law requires a person to perform an act...
§ 51-1-7. When Infraction of Public Duty Gives Cause of Action to Individual - Injury suffered in common with the community, though to a...
§ 51-1-8. Right of Action Arising From Breach of Private Duty - Private duties may arise from statute or from relations created...
§ 51-1-9. Recovery for Torts to Self, Wife, Child, Ward, or Servant - Every person may recover for torts committed to himself, his...
§ 51-1-10. Who May Bring an Action for Torts to Wife; Action by Wife Living Apart From Husband for Torts to Self or Children - If a tort shall be committed upon the person or...
§ 51-1-11. When Privity Required to Support Action; Product Liability Action and Time Limitation Therefore; Industry-Wide Liability Theories Rejected - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2899; Code 1868, § 2905;...
§ 51-1-11.1. Liability of Product Seller as a Manufacturer - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-11.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-12. Liability for Ratifying Tort - By ratification of a tort committed for his own benefit,...
§ 51-1-13. Cause of Action for Physical Injury; Intention Considered in Assessing Damages - A physical injury done to another shall give a right...
§ 51-1-14. Violent Injury or Attempt to Commit Injury - Any violent injury or illegal attempt to commit a physical...
§ 51-1-15. Right of Action for Abduction or Harboring of Wife - A husband shall have a right of action against another...
§ 51-1-16. Right of Action for Seduction of Daughter; Exemplary Damages - The seduction of a daughter, unmarried and living with her...
§ 51-1-17. Rights of Action for Adultery, Alienation of Affections, and Criminal Conversation Abolished - Adultery, alienation of affections, or criminal conversation with a wife...
§ 51-1-18. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Minor Children; Gambling With Minor Children - History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2952, 2953; Code 1868, §§...
§ 51-1-19. Negligence by Person Given Trust or Confidence for Consideration - When trust or confidence is reposed in a person in...
§ 51-1-20. Liability of Persons Serving Charitable Organizations and Public Entities While Acting in Good Faith - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 709, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 51-1-20.1. Liability of Volunteers, Employees, or Officers of Nonprofit Association Conducting or Sponsoring Sports or Safety Program; Liability of Association - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-20.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-20.2. Liability of Child Passenger Safety Technicians - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-20.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-21. Liability of Owner of Watercraft for Torts Generally - History. Code 1933, § 105-108.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 51-1-22. Owner’s Liability for Negligent Operation of Vessel; Express or Implied Consent Prerequisite - The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any...
§ 51-1-23. Sale of Unwholesome Provisions - Any person who knowingly or negligently sells unwholesome provisions of...
§ 51-1-24. Sale of Adulterated Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages - Any person who knowingly or negligently, by himself or his...
§ 51-1-25. Furnishing of Wrong Article or Medicine by Vender of Drugs and Medicines - If a vender of drugs and medicines, by himself or...
§ 51-1-26. Survivability of Actions Under Code Sections 51-1-23 Through 51-1-25 - If death ensues as a result of any injury or...
§ 51-1-27. Recovery for Medical Malpractice Authorized - A person professing to practice surgery or the administering of...
§ 51-1-28. Transfusions, Transplants, and Transfers of Human Blood, Tissue, Organs; Negligence Prerequisite to Recovery for Damages - History. Code 1933, § 105-1105, enacted by Ga. L. 1971,...
§ 51-1-29. Liability of Persons Rendering Emergency Care - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 534, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 51-1-29.1. Liability of Voluntary Health Care Provider and Sponsoring Organization - shall be liable for damages or injuries alleged to have...
§ 51-1-29.2. Liability of Persons or Entities Acting to Prevent, Minimize, and Repair Injury and Damage Resulting From Catastrophic Acts of Nature - Any natural person and any association, fraternal organization, private for...
§ 51-1-29.3. Immunity for Operators of External Defibrillators - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-29.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-29.4. Liability of Voluntary Health Care Providers and Sponsoring Organizations; Cumulative Immunity; Application - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-29.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-29.5. Definitions; Limitation on Health Care Liability Claim to Gross Negligence in Emergency Medical Care; Factors for Jury Consideration - (B.1) An assisted living community licensed under Chapter 7 of...
§ 51-1-29.6. Liability of Health Care Institutions and Providers Regarding Thc Oil - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-29.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-30. Liability of Officers and Agents for Acts Performed While Fighting Fires or Performing Duties at the Scene of Emergencies - History. Code 1933, § 3-1004.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 51-1-30.1. Exemption From Tort Liability of Drivers and Operators of Fire Apparatus in Certain Municipalities - History. Ga. L. 1941, p. 442, § 1; Code 1981,...
§ 51-1-30.2. Immunity of Teachers and School Personnel From Liability for Communicating Information Concerning Drug Abuse - Teachers and other school personnel shall be immune from any...
§ 51-1-30.3. Immunity From Liability for Persons Providing Certain Services Upon Public or Private School Property and for Public or Private Schools Requesting Such Services - shall be liable for damages or injuries alleged to have...
§ 51-1-30.4. Immunity From Liability for Officers Providing Security at Nuclear Facilities - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an authorized security officer...
§ 51-1-31. Liability From Donation of Canned or Perishable Food to Charitable or Nonprofit Organizations for Use or Distribution - History. Code 1933, § 105-1106, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 51-1-32. Separate Causes of Action for Personal Injury and Property Damage Caused by Motor Vehicle - In cases arising from the wrongful or negligent operation of...
§ 51-1-33. Settlement of Single Action Under Code Section 51-1-32 — Evidence in Separate Action - If the two causes of action specified in Code Section...
§ 51-1-34. Settlement of Single Action Under Code Section 51-1-32 — Effect in Separate Action - The settlement of a claim or cause of action arising...
§ 51-1-35. When Negotiating or Obtaining Statement From Injured Adverse Party Prohibited; Effect of Prohibited Settlement in Court Action - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 202, § 1.
§ 51-1-36. Duty of Care of Operator of Motor Vehicle to Passengers - The operator of a motor vehicle owes to passengers therein...
§ 51-1-37. Negligent or Improper Administration of Polygraph Examination; Measure of Damages - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-37 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-38. Tort Immunity for Medical Students; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-38 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-39. Liability for Injuries of Person Committing Crime on Political Subdivision Property - A person who engages in a criminal act on property...
§ 51-1-40. Liability for Acts of Intoxicated Persons - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-40 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-41. Liability of Sports Officials at Amateur Athletic Contests - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-41 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-42. Limitation of Liability for Transportation of Senior Citizens by Volunteer - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-43. “Roller Skating Safety Act of 1993.” - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-44. Limitation of Liability for Dental Students - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-44 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-45. Immunity of Persons Serving Without Compensation as Athletic Team Physicians - Any person licensed to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to...
§ 51-1-46. “Drug Dealer Liability Act”; Purpose; Definitions; Actions Against Persons Participating in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substances - This definition shall not include any licensed practitioner who is...
§ 51-1-47. Immunity for Disconnection of Motor Vehicle Air Bags - The manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and sellers of a motor vehicle...
§ 51-1-48. Diligence Required in Reviewing Claims; Nonwaivable Liability Is Not Created; Definitions - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-48 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-49. Requirements for Maintaining Cause of Action Against Managed Care Entity; Notice; Independent Review - in which case the court, upon motion by the managed...
§ 51-1-50. Immunity of Broadcasters From Liability for Levi’s Call: Georgia’s Amber Alert Program - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-51. Limitations on Liability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Providers - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-52. Federal Law Payor Guidelines and Criteria Not a Legal Basis for Negligence or Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice or Product Liability - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-52 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-53. Recreational Joint-Use Agreements - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-53 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-54. Program and Treatment Completion Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-54 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-55. Firearm Instructor Liability - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-55 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-1-56. Civil Recovery Available to Victims of Human Trafficking; Statute of Limitations; Relief Sought by Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 51-1-56 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 2 - Imputable Negligence
§ 51-2-1. Basis for Imputation of Negligence; Fault of Parents or Custodians Not Imputable to Child - History. Civil Code 1895, § 2902; Civil Code 1910, §...
§ 51-2-2. Liability for Torts of Spouse, Child, or Servant in Certain Instances - Every person shall be liable for torts committed by his...
§ 51-2-3. Liability for Malicious Acts of Minor Child - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 699, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 51-2-4. Liability for Torts of Independent Employee - An employer generally is not responsible for torts committed by...
§ 51-2-5. Liability for Negligence of Contractor - An employer is liable for the negligence of a contractor:...
§ 51-2-5.1. Relationship Between Hospital and Health Care Provider Prerequisite to Liability; Notice Regarding Independent Contractor Status; Factors for Consideration in Determining Status - Some or all of the health care professionals performing services...
§ 51-2-6. Liability of Owner or Keeper of Dog for Damage Done to Livestock While Off His or Her Premises - If any dog, while not on the premises of its...
§ 51-2-7. Liability of Owner or Keeper of Vicious or Dangerous Animal for Injuries Caused by Animal - A person who owns or keeps a vicious or dangerous...
Chapter 3 - Liability of Owners and Occupiers of Land
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 51-3-1. Duty of Owner or Occupier of Land to Invitee - Where an owner or occupier of land, by express or...
§ 51-3-2. Duty of Owner of Premises to Licensee - History. Code 1933, § 105-402. History of Code section. The...
§ 51-3-3. Lawful Possessor of Land Owes No Duty of Care to Trespasser - History. Code 1981, § 51-3-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Owners of Property Used for Recreational Purposes
§ 51-3-20. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is to encourage owners of...
§ 51-3-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 51-3-22. Duty of Owner of Land to Those Using Same for Recreation Generally - Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Code Section...
§ 51-3-23. Effect of Invitation or Permission to Use Land for Recreation - Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Code Section...
§ 51-3-24. Applicability of Code Sections 51-3-22 and 51-3-23 to Owner of Land Leased to State or Subdivision for Recreation - Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Code Sections 51-3-22 and 51-3-23...
§ 51-3-25. Certain Liability Not Limited - Nothing in this article limits in any way any liability...
§ 51-3-26. Construction of Article - Nothing in this article shall be construed to: History. Ga....
Article 3 - Owners of Property Used for Other Purposes
§ 51-3-30. Liability of Landowner or Hunter for Injury Caused by Wildlife Crossing Public Roadway - A landowner who allows wildlife to traverse the owner’s property,...
§ 51-3-31. Agritourism Defined; Immunity for Civil Liability; Warnings - Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury...
Article 4 - Liability of Space Flight Entities
§ 51-3-41. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 51-3-42. Civil or Criminal Liability for Injuries During Space Flight - History. Code 1981, § 51-3-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-3-43. Required Warning and Agreement for Space Flight; Requirements for Enforceability - UNDER GEORGIA LAW THERE IS NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DEATH,...
§ 51-3-44. Governing Law - Any litigation, action, suit, or other arbitral, administrative, or judicial...
Chapter 4 - Wrongful Death
§ 51-4-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 51-4-2. Wrongful Death of Spouse or Parent - History. Laws 1850, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 476.; Ga. L....
§ 51-4-4. Wrongful Death of Child - The right to recover for the homicide of a child...
§ 51-4-5. Recovery by Personal Representative for Wrongful Death and for Certain Expenses - History. Ga. L. 1924, p. 60, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 51-4-6. Notification of Licensing Boards of Judgments Against Health Care Provider - History. Code 1981, § 51-4-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 5 - Libel and Slander
§ 51-5-1. Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2916; Code 1868, § 2923;...
§ 51-5-2. Newspaper Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery - History. Ga. L. 1893, p. 131, § 1; Civil Code...
§ 51-5-3. What Constitutes Publication of Libel - A libel is published as soon as it is communicated...
§ 51-5-4. Slander Defined; When Special Damage Required; When Damage Inferred - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2919; Code 1868, § 2926;...
§ 51-5-5. Inference of Malice; Rebuttal Thereof; Effect of Rebuttal - In all actions for printed or spoken defamation, malice is...
§ 51-5-6. Truth as Justification - The truth of the charge made may always be proved...
§ 51-5-7. Privileged Communications - The following communications are deemed privileged: History. Orig. Code 1863,...
§ 51-5-8. Absolute Privilege of Allegations in Pleadings - All charges, allegations, and averments contained in regular pleadings filed...
§ 51-5-9. Right of Action for Malicious Use of Privilege - In every case of privileged communications, if the privilege is...
§ 51-5-10. Liability for Defamatory Statements in Visual or Sound Broadcast; Damages - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1137, §§ 1-3. Law reviews....
§ 51-5-11. Admissibility of Evidence in Libel Action Concerning Correction and Retraction; Effect Thereof on Damages - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 54, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 51-5-12. Admissibility of Evidence in Defamation Action Concerning Correction and Retraction; Effect on Damages - History. Code 1981, § 51-5-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 6 - Fraud and Deceit
§ 51-6-1. Right of Action for Fraud Accompanied by Damage - Fraud, accompanied by damage to the party defrauded, always gives...
§ 51-6-2. When Misrepresentation of Material Fact Actionable as Deceit; Effect of Mere Concealment; Knowledge of Falsehood Essential to Deceit; When Knowledge Implied - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2901; Code 1868, § 2907;...
§ 51-6-3. Letters to Obtain Credit - No action shall be sustained for deceit in a representation...
§ 51-6-4. Fraud by Acts or Silence; Estoppel to Assert Title - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2908; Code 1868, § 2915;...
Chapter 7 - False Arrest, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution, and Abusive Litigation
Article 1 - False Arrest
§ 51-7-1. Right of Action for False Arrest - An arrest under process of law, without probable cause, when...
§ 51-7-2. Malice Defined - Malice consists in personal spite or in a general disregard...
§ 51-7-3. Lack of Probable Cause Defined; Question for Jury - Lack of probable cause shall exist when the circumstances are...
§ 51-7-4. Arrest Under Civil Process of Person Exempt From Such Arrest - The willful arrest, under civil process, of a person exempt...
Article 2 - False Imprisonment
§ 51-7-20. False Imprisonment Defined - False imprisonment is the unlawful detention of the person of...
§ 51-7-21. Effect of Good Faith on Liability for Imprisonment Under Warrant - If imprisonment is by virtue of a warrant, neither the...
§ 51-7-22. False Imprisonment by Several Persons - If false imprisonment is the act of several persons, they...
Article 3 - Malicious Prosecution
§ 51-7-40. Right of Action for Malicious Prosecution - A criminal prosecution which is carried on maliciously and without...
§ 51-7-41. Accrual of Right of Action - The criminal prosecution forming the basis for an action for...
§ 51-7-42. Inquiry Before Committing Court or Magistrate as Prosecution - For purposes of this article, an inquiry before a committing...
§ 51-7-43. Lack of Probable Cause Defined; Question for Jury - Lack of probable cause shall exist when the circumstances are...
§ 51-7-44. Inference of Malice From Lack of Probable Cause; Rebuttal of Inference - A total lack of probable cause is a circumstance from...
§ 51-7-45. Evidence in Determination of Probable Cause - For consideration of the existence of probable cause, the evidence...
§ 51-7-46. Immunity of Grand Jurors From Action for Malicious Prosecution; Liability of Person Instigating Presentment - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2927; Code 1868, § 2934;...
§ 51-7-47. Measure of Damages - Recovery in actions for malicious prosecution shall not be confined...
Article 4 - Detention or Arrest on Suspicion of Shoplifting, Theft, or Film Piracy
§ 51-7-60. Preclusion of Recovery for Detention of Person Suspected of Theft Under Certain Circumstances - Whenever the owner or operator of a retail establishment as...
§ 51-7-61. Activation of Antishoplifting Device as Constituting Probable Cause for Detention; Notice of Such Device to Be Posted - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 762, § 1. Cross references....
§ 51-7-62. Actions for False Arrest and False Imprisonment for Individuals Suspected of Film Piracy - Whenever the owner, operator, or lessee of a motion picture...
Article 5 - Abusive Litigation
§ 51-7-80. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 51-7-81. Liability for Abusive Litigation - Any person who takes an active part in the initiation,...
§ 51-7-82. Defenses - History. Code 1981, § 51-7-82 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-7-83. Measure of Damages - History. Code 1981, § 51-7-83 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-7-84. Notice of Claim Asserted; When Action Must Be Brought - History. Code 1981, § 51-7-84 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-7-85. Exclusive Remedy - On and after April 3, 1989, no claim other than...
Chapter 9 - Injuries to Real Estate
§ 51-9-1. Cause of Action for Interference With Enjoyment of Property - The right of enjoyment of private property being an absolute...
§ 51-9-2. Recovery of Possession of Lands; Damages - The bare right to possession of lands shall authorize their...
§ 51-9-3. Recovery for Wrongful Interference With Possession of Land - The bare possession of land shall authorize the possessor to...
§ 51-9-4. Action for Trespass by Person Having Title - The person having title to lands, if no one is...
§ 51-9-5. Effect of Holding Title When Possession Claimed by Two Persons - If two persons claim to have actual possession of the...
§ 51-9-6. Damages for Continuing Trespass - Damages for a continuing trespass are limited to those which...
§ 51-9-7. Diversion, Obstruction, or Pollution of Stream as Trespass - The owner of land through which nonnavigable watercourses flow is...
§ 51-9-8. Interference With Underground Streams - The course of a stream of water underground and its...
§ 51-9-9. Interference With Rights of Owner Above and Below Surface of Property - The owner of realty has title downwards and upwards indefinitely;...
§ 51-9-10. Interference With Right of Way or Right of Common - The unlawful interference with a right of way or a...
§ 51-9-11. Slander or Libel Concerning Title to Land - The owner of any estate in lands may bring an...
Chapter 10 - Injuries to Personalty
§ 51-10-1. Right of Action for Deprivation of Possession of Personalty - The owner of personalty is entitled to its possession. Any...
§ 51-10-2. Who May Bring an Action for Interference With Possession of Chattel - Interference with the mere possession of a chattel, even if...
§ 51-10-3. Abuse of or Damage to Personalty as Trespass - Any unlawful abuse of or damage done to the personal...
§ 51-10-4. Rights of Action of Bailee and Bailor for Trespass - Where the possession of personalty is in a bailee, a...
§ 51-10-5. Right of Action for Injury to Remainder or Reversionary Interest in Personalty; Joint Action With Tenant in Possession - A remainderman or reversioner of personalty may bring an action...
§ 51-10-6. Owner’s Right of Action for Damage to or Theft Involving Personal Property - Click to view “Upon reasonable cause, notice is given of...
Chapter 11 - Defenses to Tort Actions
§ 51-11-1. Authorization to Act as Justification; Effect of Plea - If the defendant in a tort action was authorized to...
§ 51-11-2. Effect of Consent - As a general rule no tort can be committed against...
§ 51-11-3. Extenuation and Mitigation of Damages - Circumstances not amounting to justification may be pleaded in extenuation...
§ 51-11-4. Arbitrament and Award - Arbitrament and award constitute a good defense to a tort...
§ 51-11-5. Former Recovery and Pendency of Another Action - Former recovery and the pendency of another action are good...
§ 51-11-6. Infancy - Infancy is no defense to a tort action so long...
§ 51-11-7. Effect of Plaintiff’s Failure to Avoid Consequences of Defendant’s Negligence - If the plaintiff by ordinary care could have avoided the...
§ 51-11-8. Liability of Person Employed by Compressed Gas Dealer Who Provides Assistance Upon Request of Law Enforcement Agency - History. Code 1933, § 105-1807, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 51-11-9. Immunity From Civil Liability for Threat or Use of Force in Defense of Habitation - A person who is justified in threatening or using force...
§ 51-11-10. Property Owner Selling Timber Not Liable for Trespass or Conversion of Property Caused by Third Party; Establishment of Property Boundaries - There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a property owner...
Article 2 - Satisfaction
§ 51-11-20. Satisfaction and Settlement of Tort Authorized; What Agreements Allowed Where Tort Constitutes Crime - History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2986, 2987; Code 1868, §§...
§ 51-11-21. Tender of Damages in Tort Action; Effect of Continuing Tender - A person committing a tort may, before or after an...
Chapter 12 - Damages
§ 51-12-1. Types of Damages; Evidence Admissible in Actions Involving Special Damages - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3001; Code 1868, § 3014;...
§ 51-12-2. General and Special Damages Distinguished; When Recovered - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3002; Code 1868, § 3015;...
§ 51-12-3. Direct and Consequential Damages Distinguished - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3003; Code 1868, § 3016;...
§ 51-12-4. Damages Given as Compensation for Injury; Measure of Damages Generally; Nominal Damages - Damages are given as compensation for injury; generally, such compensation...
§ 51-12-5. Additional Damages for Aggravating Circumstances - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2998; Code 1868, § 3011;...
§ 51-12-5.1. Punitive Damages - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-12-6. Damages for Injury to Peace, Happiness, or Feelings - In a tort action in which the entire injury is...
§ 51-12-7. Recovery of Necessary Expenses - In all cases, necessary expenses consequent upon an injury are...
§ 51-12-8. When Damage Too Remote for Recovery Generally - If the damage incurred by the plaintiff is only the...
§ 51-12-9. How Remoteness Ascertained - Damages which are the legal and natural result of the...
§ 51-12-10. Exception to Rule Against Recovery of Remote Damages - When a tort is committed, a contract is broken, or...
§ 51-12-11. Mitigation of Damages Required; Exception - When a person is injured by the negligence of another,...
§ 51-12-12. Court Interference With Jury Verdict as to Damages - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2888; Code 1868, § 2896;...
§ 51-12-13. Reduction of Expenses, Wages, and Other Damages to Present Value - History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 168, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 51-12-14. Unliquidated Damages Interest Act; Procedure for Demand of Unliquidated Damages in Tort Actions; When Interest May Be Recovered - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 1156, § 1; Ga. L....
Article 2 - Joint Tort-Feasors
§ 51-12-30. Procurer of Wrong as Joint Wrongdoer; How Action Brought Against Joint Wrongdoer - In all cases, a person who maliciously procures an injury...
§ 51-12-31. Recovery Against Joint Trespassers - Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-33, where an action...
§ 51-12-32. Right of Contribution Among Joint Trespassers; Effect of Settlement - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3008; Code 1868, § 3021;...
§ 51-12-33. Reduction and Apportionment of Award or Bar of Recovery According to Percentage of Fault of Parties and Nonparties - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-33 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Damages for Conversion of Timber
§ 51-12-50. Measure of Damages for Converted Timber; Presumption - History. Civil Code 1895, § 3918; Civil Code 1910, §...
§ 51-12-51. Recovery by Person Holding Security Interest in Land for Conversion of Timber; Use of Converted Timber by Owner - History. Ga. L. 1939, p. 340, § 1; Ga. L....
Article 4 - Georgia Structured Settlement Protection
§ 51-12-71. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 51-12-72. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 51-12-73. Structured Settlement Purchase Companies; Requirements for Doing Business - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-73 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-12-74. Prohibited Activities; Penalty for Violation - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-74 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-12-75. Transfer Orders as Qualified Orders Under Federal Statutes - A transfer order signed by a Georgia court of competent...
§ 51-12-76. Separate Disclosure Statement Provided to Payee; Requirements - Not less than ten days prior to the date on...
§ 51-12-77. Approval of Transfer by Court Order; Requirements - No direct or indirect transfer of structured settlement payment rights...
§ 51-12-78. Redirecting Payments; Liability of Transferee; Dividing Payment; Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-78 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-12-79. Application for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Right Required Documentation; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-79 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-12-80. Waiver Prohibited; Governing Law; Death of Payee; Compliance by Transferee - History. Code 1981, § 51-12-80 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 13 - Recovery in Medical Malpractice Actions
§ 51-13-1. Definitions; Maximum Liability; Allowance for Periodic Payments - History. Code 1981, § 51-13-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 14 - Asbestos and Silica Claims
§ 51-14-1. Legislative Findings and Purpose - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-2. Applicability - This chapter applies to any claim defined in this chapter...
§ 51-14-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: except that this...
§ 51-14-4. Prima-Facie Evidence of Physical Impairment a Prerequisite of Asbestos or Silica Claims - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-5. When Limitations Period Begins to Run - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any...
§ 51-14-6. Dismissal for Failure to Establish Prima-Facie Evidence of Physical Impairment With Respect to an Asbestos Claim or Silica Claim; Procedure; Evidentiary Requirements - Subject to the provisions of Code Section 51-14-12: In the...
§ 51-14-7. Sworn Information Form Providing Required Information; Failure to State a Claim; Class Actions Barred - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-8. Limitations on Discovery; Satisfaction of Medical Criteria Necessary to Establish Prima-Facie Evidence of Medical Impairment; Admissibility of Expert Reports - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-9. Who May Bring a Claim; Claims in Multiple Jurisdictions - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-10. Venue - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an asbestos claim or...
§ 51-14-11. Consolidation of Claims - A trial court may consolidate for trial any number and...
§ 51-14-12. Application of Chapter Dependent Upon Date Claim Accrues - History. Code 1981, § 51-14-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-14-13. Severability - In the event any part, portion, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,...
Chapter 15 - Asbestos Claims
§ 51-15-1. Legislative Findings; Limitations on Liabilities - The General Assembly finds that the number of asbestos related...
§ 51-15-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 51-15-3. Domestic or Foreign Corporation as Successor; Exemption From Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 51-15-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-15-4. Determination of Liability and Limitation on Liability - History. Code 1981, § 51-15-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-15-5. Fair Market Value Determinations; Gross Assets Determination - History. Code 1981, § 51-15-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-15-6. Market Value; Prime Rate; Adjustment - History. Code 1981, § 51-15-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-15-7. Liberal Interpretation to Accomplish Remedial Purposes - The courts in this state shall apply, to the fullest...
§ 51-15-8. Severability - If any part, portion, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase,...
Chapter 16 - Covid-19 Pandemic Business Safety
§ 51-16-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 51-16-2. Liability Standard; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 51-16-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 51-16-3. Rebuttable Presumption of Assumption of Risk Relating to Premises of Individuals or Entities - Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against...
§ 51-16-4. Rebuttable Presumption of Assumption of Risk Relating to Healthcare Facilities or Premises of Healthcare Providers - Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury...
§ 51-16-5. Construction With Other Law - This chapter shall not modify or supersede the terms or...