§ 9-3-53. Period of Limitations Not Extended
Nothing in this article shall extend the period of limitations prescribed by the law of this state for the bringing of any action or shall postpone the time as of which a cause of action accrues. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 127, § 3. Law reviews. For article discussing architect liability for product design and […]
§ 9-3-99. Tolling of Limitations for Tort Actions While Criminal Prosecution Is Pending
The running of the period of limitations with respect to any cause of action in tort that may be brought by the victim of an alleged crime which arises out of the facts and circumstances relating to the commission of such alleged crime committed in this state shall be tolled from the date of the […]
§ 9-3-70. “Action for Medical Malpractice” Defined
As used in this article, the term “action for medical malpractice” means any claim for damages resulting from the death of or injury to any person arising out of: Health, medical, dental, or surgical service, diagnosis, prescription, treatment, or care rendered by a person authorized by law to perform such service or by any person […]
§ 9-3-110. New Promise to Be in Writing
A new promise, in order to renew a right of action already barred or to constitute a point from which the limitation shall commence running on a right of action not yet barred, shall be in writing, either in the party’s own handwriting or subscribed by him or someone authorized by him. History. Ga. L. […]
§ 9-3-71. General Limitation
Except as otherwise provided in this article, an action for medical malpractice shall be brought within two years after the date on which an injury or death arising from a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, in no event may an action for medical malpractice be brought […]
§ 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; […]
§ 9-3-32. Accrual of Actions for Recovery of Personal Property or Loss of Timber; Damages for Conversion or Destruction
Actions for the recovery of personal property, or for damages for the conversion or destruction of the same, shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues, and actions involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another shall be brought within four years after […]