Georgia Negligence Laws
Explanation of Terms in Negligence Laws Chart
| Code Section | 51-11-7 |
| Comparative Negligence | - |
| Contributory Negligence-Limit to Plaintiff's Recovery | Claimant's contributory does not bar recovery provided his fault is less than defendant's and that by ordinary care claimant could not have avoided the consequences of defendant's negligence. However claimant's damages are diminished by amount in proportion to the amount of his fault. (§51-11-7) |
| Contribution Among Tortfeasors | Yes; §51-12-32 |
| Uniform Act | No |
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