Chapter 11. Defenses to Tort Actions

Article 1. General Provisions

• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-1 Authorization to Act As Justification; Effect of Plea
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-2 Effect of Consent
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-3 Extenuation and Mitigation of Damages
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-4 Arbitrament and Award
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-5 Former Recovery and Pendency of Another Action
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-6 Infancy
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-7 Effect of Plaintiff's Failure to Avoid Consequences of Defendant's Negligence
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-8 Liability of Person Employed By Compressed Gas Dealer Who Provides Assistance Upon Request of Law Enforcement Agency
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-9 Immunity From Civil Liability For Threat Or Use of Force In Self Defense Or Defense of Habitation Or Other Property

Article 2. Satisfaction

• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-20 Satisfaction and Settlement of Tort Authorized; What Agreements Allowed Where Tort Constitutes Crime
• O.C.G.A. § 51-11-21 Tender of Damages In Tort Action; Effect of Continuing Tender