2020 Georgia Code
Title 51 - Torts
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 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 from a motor vehicle collision for property damage shall not bar or otherwise affect the prosecution of the claim or cause of action for physical injury to the person. The settlement of a claim or cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision for physical injury to the person shall not bar or otherwise affect the prosecution of the claim or cause of action for property damage.
(Code 1933, § 105-1303A, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 295, § 1.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 74 Am. Jur. 2d, Torts, § 64 et seq.
C.J.S.- 50 C.J.S., Judgments, § 926 et seq.
ALR.
- Avoidance of release of claim for personal injuries on ground of mistake or fraud respecting the nature of the claim covered, 164 A.L.R. 402.
Recovery under automobile property damage policy expressly including or excluding collision damage, where vehicle is struck by object falling thereon other than as a result of storm or the like, 54 A.L.R.2d 381.
Appealability of order vacating, or refusing to vacate, approval of settlement of infant's tort claim, 77 A.L.R.2d 801.
