Georgia Statutes

§ 51-1-8 — Right of action arising from breach of private duty

Georgia § 51-1-8

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O.C.G.A. § 51-1-8 (2026).

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Private duties may arise from statute or from relations created by contract, express or implied. The violation of a private duty, accompanied by damage, shall give a right of action.

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