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O.C.G.A. § 50-21-1 Waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu for breach of written contract to which state is party; venue
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(a) The defense of sovereign immunity is waived as to any action ex contractu for the breach of any written contract existing on April 12, 1982, or thereafter entered into by the state, departments and agencies of the state, and state authorities. (b) Venue with respect to any su…
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-20 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as ‘‘The Georgia Tort Claims Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 50-21-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1883, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-21 Legislative intent
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(a) The General Assembly recognizes the inherently unfair and inequitable results which occur in the strict application of the traditional doctrine of sovereign immunity. On the other hand, the General Assembly recognizes that, while private entrepreneurs voluntarily choose the a…
O.C.G.A. § 50-21-22 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Claim’’ means any demand against the State of Georgia for money only on account of loss caused by the tort of any state officer or employee committed while acting within the scope of his or her official duties or employment. (2) ‘‘Discreti…