O.C.G.A. § 51-1-25 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 51-1-25
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-1-25
Status: in_force

If a vender of drugs and medicines, by himself or his agent, either knowingly or negligently furnishes the wrong article or medicine and damage accrues to the purchaser, his patients, his family, or his property from the use of the drug or medicine furnished, the vender shall be liable for the injury done.
O.C.G.A. § 51-12-12 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 12 / Section 51-12-12
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-12-12
Status: in_force

(a) The question of damages is ordinarily one for the jury; and the court should not interfere with the jury's verdict unless the damages awarded by the jury are clearly so inadequate or so excessive as to be inconsistent with the preponderance of the evidence in the case.

(a) The question of damages is ordinarily one for the jury; and the court should not interfere with the jury's verdict unless the damages awarded by the jury are clearly so inadequate or so excessive as to be inconsistent with the preponderance of the evidence in the case.

(b) If the jury's award of damages is clearly so inadequate or so excessive as to any party as to be inconsistent with the preponderance of the evidence, the trial court may order a new trial as to damages only, as to any or all parties, or may condition the grant of such a new trial upon any party's refusal to accept an amount determined by the trial court.

(b) If the jury's award of damages is clearly so inadequate or so excessive as to any party as to be inconsistent with the preponderance of the evidence, the trial court may order a new trial as to damages only, as to any or all parties, or may condition the grant of such a new trial upon any party's refusal to accept an amount determined by the trial court.

(c) Only one grant of a new trial by the judge may be based upon the powers conferred by this Code section. The first grant of a new trial other than one ordered under this Code section and which order granting the new trial is not based on this Code section shall remain governed by Code Section 5-5-50 .

(c) Only one grant of a new trial by the judge may be based upon the powers conferred by this Code section. The first grant of a new trial other than one ordered under this Code section and which order granting the new trial is not based on this Code section shall remain governed by Code Section 5-5-50 .
O.C.G.A. § 51-1-26 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 51-1-26
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-1-26
Status: in_force

If death ensues as a result of any injury or damage in any case arising under Code Section 51-1-23 , 51-1-24 , or 51-1-25 , the right of action for such death shall survive as provided in Chapter 4 of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 51-11-21 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 11 / Section 51-11-21
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-11-21
Status: in_force

A person committing a tort may, before or after an action is brought, tender to the person injured such an amount of damages as in his judgment will cover the injury; and, if the same shall be rejected, he may deposit the amount in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county of his residence as a continuing tender; and, if the jury trying the cause shall give no more damages than the amount tendered, the plaintiff shall recover no costs accruing subsequently to the time of the tender.
O.C.G.A. § 51-12-13 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 12 / Section 51-12-13
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-12-13
Status: in_force

(a) In determining the present value of future medical expenses, living expenses, lost wages, or other economic damages, the trier of fact may reduce the same to the present value based on a discount rate of 5 percent or any other discount rate as the trier of fact may deem appropriate.

(a) In determining the present value of future medical expenses, living expenses, lost wages, or other economic damages, the trier of fact may reduce the same to the present value based on a discount rate of 5 percent or any other discount rate as the trier of fact may deem appropriate.

(b) This Code section shall not be construed to provide for the introduction of evidence showing the cost of any specific private investment product, including, but not limited to, an annuity.

(b) This Code section shall not be construed to provide for the introduction of evidence showing the cost of any specific private investment product, including, but not limited to, an annuity.
O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 51-3-1
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-3-1
Status: in_force

Where an owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries caused by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.
O.C.G.A. § 51-11-6 — GA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 11 / Section 51-11-6
Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-11-6
Status: in_force

Infancy is no defense to a tort action so long as the defendant has reached the age of discretion and accountability prescribed by Code Section 16-3-1 for criminal offenses.