Georgia Statutes

§ 41-1-2 — Classification of nuisances

Georgia § 41-1-2

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O.C.G.A. § 41-1-2 (2026).

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Nuisances are either public or private. A public nuisance is one which damages all persons who come within the sphere of its operation, though it may vary in its effects on individuals. A private nuisance is one limited in its injurious effects to one or a few individuals.

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