Georgia Statutes

§ 51-1-19 — Negligence by person given trust or confidence for consideration

Georgia § 51-1-19

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O.C.G.A. § 51-1-19 (2026).

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When trust or confidence is reposed in a person in consideration of the payment or promise of a reward to him, negligence in the person trusted which results in injury to the other person shall give the injured party a right of action.

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