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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTS (§§ 51-1-1 — 51-16-5)
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 51-1-1 — 51-1-57)
Section 51-1-13 - Cause of action for physical injury; intention considered in assessing damages
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GA Code § 51-1-13 (2023)
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A physical injury done to another shall give a right of action to the injured party, whatever may be the intention of the person causing the injury, unless he is justified under some rule of law. However, intention shall be considered in the assessment of damages.
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