Ga. Code § 51-11-7

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 51-11-7 - Effect of plaintiff's failure to avoid consequences of defendant's negligence

If the plaintiff by ordinary care could have avoided the consequences to himself caused by the defendant's negligence, he is not entitled to recover. In other cases the defendant is not relieved, although the plaintiff may in some way have contributed to the injury sustained.

OCGA § 51-11-7