Georgia Statutes

§ 51-7-47 — Measure of damages

Georgia § 51-7-47

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O.C.G.A. § 51-7-47 (2026).

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Recovery in actions for malicious prosecution shall not be confined to the actual damage sustained by the accused but shall be regulated by the circumstances of each case.

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