§ 9-3-24. Actions on Simple Written Contracts; Exceptions
All actions upon simple contracts in writing shall be brought within six years after the same become due and payable. However, this Code section shall not apply to actions for the breach of contracts for the sale of goods under Article 2 of Title 11 or to negotiable instruments under Article 3 of Title 11. […]
§ 9-3-25. Open Accounts; Breach of Certain Contracts; Implied Promise; Exception
All actions upon open account, or for the breach of any contract not under the hand of the party sought to be charged, or upon any implied promise or undertaking shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues. However, this Code section shall not apply to actions for the breach of […]
§ 9-3-26. Other Actions on Contracts; Exception
All other actions upon contracts express or implied not otherwise provided for shall be brought within four years from the accrual of the right of action. However, this Code section shall not apply to actions for the breach of contracts for the sale of goods under Article 2 of Title 11. History. Ga. L. 1855-56, […]
§ 9-3-27. Actions Against Fiduciaries
All actions against executors, administrators, or guardians, except on their bonds, shall be brought within ten years after the right of action accrues. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2863; Code 1868, § 2871; Code 1873, § 2922; Code 1882, § 2922; Civil Code 1895, § 3772; Civil Code 1910, § 4366; Code 1933, § 3-709; […]
§ 9-3-28. Actions by Informers
All actions by informers to recover any fine, forfeiture, or penalty shall be commenced within one year from the time the defendant’s liability thereto is discovered or by reasonable diligence could have been discovered. History. Laws 1767, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 563; Code 1863, § 2866; Code 1868, § 2874; Code 1873, § 2925; Code […]
§ 9-3-29. Breach of Restrictive Covenant
All actions for breach of any covenant restricting lands to certain uses shall be brought within two years after the right of action accrues, excepting violations for failure to pay assessments or fees, which shall be governed by subsection (b) of this Code section. This Code section shall apply to rights of action which may […]
§ 9-3-30. Trespass or Damage to Realty
All actions for trespass upon or damage to realty shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues. The causes of action specified in Code Section 51-1-11 and subsection (a) of Code Section 9-3-51 for recovery of damages to a dwelling due to the manufacture of or the negligent design or installation […]
§ 9-3-30.1. Actions Against Manufacturers or Suppliers of Asbestos or Material Containing Asbestos
Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 9-3-30 or any other law, every action against a manufacturer or supplier of asbestos or material containing asbestos brought by or on behalf of any person or entity, public or private; or brought by or on behalf of this state or any agency, department, political subdivision, authority, board, district, […]
§ 9-3-30.2. Actions Against Persons Engaged in Land Surveying
As used in this Code section, the term “land surveying” shall have the same meaning as provided by paragraph (6) of Code Section 43-15-2. No action to recover damages for any deficiency, defect, omission, error, or miscalculation in a survey or plat shall be brought against registered surveyors or their employees engaged in the practice […]
§ 9-3-31. Injuries to Personalty
Actions for injuries to personalty shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues. History. Laws 1767, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 562.; Laws 1805, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 564.; Ga. L. 1855-56, p. 233, § 4; Code 1863, § 2991; Code 1868, § 3004; Code 1873, § 3059; Code 1882, § 3059; […]