GEORGIA STATUTES AND CODES
               		§ 51-1-1 - Tort defined
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    51-1-1   (2010)
   51-1-1.    Tort defined 
      A  tort is the unlawful violation of a private legal right other than a  mere breach of contract, express or implied. A tort may also be the  violation of a public duty if, as a result of the violation, some  special damage accrues to the individual.
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	  
               	 
               	 
               	 
               	 
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