Georgia § 51-9-6 - Damages for continuing trespass.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 51-9-6 — Damages for continuing trespass., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-9-6. Damages for continuing trespass.
Damages for a continuing trespass are limited to those which have occurred before an action is commenced. Subsequent damages flowing from a continuation of the trespass give a new cause of action. (Civil Code 1895, § 3884; Civil Code 1910, § 4480; Code 1933, § 105-1406.) History of section. - The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Savannah & Ogeechee Canal Co. v. Bourguin, 51 Ga. 378 (1874). Law reviews. - For article, "Keep Out! The Efficacy of Trespass, Nuisance and Privacy Torts as Applied to Drones," see 33 Georgia St. U.L. Rev. 359 (2017).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 51-9-6
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 51-9-6 cover?
Section 51-9-6 ("Damages for continuing trespass.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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