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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 10 - COMMERCE AND TRADEChapter 1 - SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES
Article 31 - UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES TOWARD THE ELDERLY
Section 10-1-853 - Cause of action for damage or injury from offense or violation under this article

Ga. Code § 10-1-853

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapters 1-496, 504, 505, 514, 516-545, 549, 550, 566, 570, 571, 578, 580, 586, 590-592, 594, 595, 604, 609, 612, 696, 697
Section 10-1-853 - Cause of action for damage or injury from offense or violation under this article

An elder or disabled person who suffers damage or injury as a result of an offense or violation described in this article has a cause of action to recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and reasonable attorney's fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this Code section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this article.

OCGA § 10-1-853