Damages for continuing trespass

Damages for a continuing trespass are limited to those which have occurred before an action is commenced. Subsequent damages flowing from a continuation of the trespass give a new cause of action. (Civil Code 1895, § 3884; Civil Code 1910, § 4480; Code 1933, § 105-1406.) History of Code section. — The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Savannah & Ogeechee Canal Co. v. Bourguin, 51 Ga. 378 (1874).