Georgia Statutes

§ 36-33-4 — Personal liability of councilmembers and other municipal officers

Georgia § 36-33-4

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O.C.G.A. § 36-33-4 (2026).

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Members of the council and other officers of a municipal corporation shall be personally liable to one who sustains special damages as the result of any official act of such officers if done oppressively, maliciously, corruptly, or without authority of law.

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