Georgia Statutes
§ 51-12-31 — Recovery against joint trespassers
Georgia·Title 51
Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-33 , where an action is brought jointly against several persons, the plaintiff may recover damages for an injury caused by any of the defendants against only the defendant or defendants liable for the injury. In its verdict, the jury may specify the particular damages to be recovered of each defendant. Judgment in such a case must be entered severally. See 2005 Ga. Laws 1, § 15.
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Legislative History
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 1,§ 12, eff. 2/16/2005.