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§ 51-3-1 — Duty of owner or occupier of land to invitee

Georgia § 51-3-1
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O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1 (2026).

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Where an owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries caused by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.

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