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O.C.G.A. § 51-1-26 — Survivability of actions under Code Sections 51-1-23 through 51-1-25 | Georgia Code
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TITLE 51 TORTS

Section 1. General Provisions, 51-1-1 through 51-1-55.

51-1-26. Survivability of actions under Code Sections 51-1-23 through 51-1-25.

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.

(Orig. Code 1863, § 2947; Code 1868, § 2954; Code 1873, § 3005; Code 1882, § 3005; Civil Code 1895, § 3866; Civil Code 1910, § 4462; Code 1933, § 105-1104.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 22A Am. Jur. 2d, Death, §§ 72 et seq., 103 et seq.

C.J.S.

- 25A C.J.S., Death, §§ 23, 124 et seq.

ALR.

- Validity of exception for specific kind of tort action in survival statute, 77 A.L.R.3d 1349.

Claim for punitive damages in tort action as surviving death of tortfeasor or person wronged, 30 A.L.R.4th 707.

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This Georgia Code resource is curated by Georgia Bar member Graham W. Syfert, a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney admitted in Georgia (State Bar of Georgia No. 881027, since 2006) and Florida. Attorney Syfert regularly works with Title 51 in the context of Georgia personal injury and tort claims and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida and South Georgia. For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.