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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTSChapter 12 - DAMAGES
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 51-12-4 - Damages given as compensation for injury; measure of damages generally; nominal damages

Ga. Code § 51-12-4

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 51-12-4 - Damages given as compensation for injury; measure of damages generally; nominal damages

Damages are given as compensation for injury; generally, such compensation is the measure of damages where an injury is of a character capable of being estimated in money. If an injury is small or the mitigating circumstances are strong, nominal damages only are given.

OCGA § 51-12-4