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§ 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....