Georgia Statutes
§ 51-12-4 — Damages given as compensation for injury; measure of damages generally; nominal damages
Georgia § 51-12-4
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title51
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O.C.G.A. § 51-12-4 (2026).
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Damages are given as compensation for injury; generally, such compensation is the measure of damages where an injury is of a character capable of being estimated in money. If an injury is small or the mitigating circumstances are strong, nominal damages only are given.
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