Georgia § 24-4-407 - Subsequent remedial measures.
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§ 24-4-407. Subsequent remedial measures.
In civil proceedings, when, after an injury or harm, remedial measures are taken to make such injury or harm less likely to recur, evidence of the remedial measures shall not be admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct but may be admissible to prove product liability under subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 51-1-11. The provisions of this Code section shall not require the exclusion of evidence of remedial measures when offered for impeachment or for another purpose, including, but not limited to, proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted. (Code 1981, § 24-4-407 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.) Cross references. - Subsequent remedial measures, Fed. R. Evid. 407. Editor's notes. - In light of the reenactment of this Title, effective January 1, 2013, the reader is advised to consult the annotations following Code Section 24-4-404, which may also be applicable to this Code section.
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