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Georgia Statutes, Title 1

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Title 1

5 chapters · 58 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 158 Ch 4, HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES23 Ch 3, LAWS AND STATUTES12 Ch 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS11 Ch 2, PERSONS AND THEIR RIGHTS11 Ch 5, CHANGE OF NAME OF RAPID TRANSIT AUTH…1

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O.C.G.A. § 1-3-1 Construction of statutes generally
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(a) In all interpretations of statutes, the courts shall look diligently for the intention of the General Assembly, keeping in view at all times the old law, the evil, and the remedy. Grammatical errors shall not vitiate a law. A transposition of words and clauses may be resorted…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-10 Execution of writings and contracts
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Except for wills of personalty of persons domiciled in another state or country, when writings or contracts are intended to have effect in this state they must be executed in conformity to the laws of this state. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 9; Code 1868, § 8; Code 1873, § 8; Co…
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-11 When laws become obligatory; effect of ignorance
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Abrogation of laws by agreement; waiver or renunciation of benefits established by law. Binding effect of legislation upon state. Effect and enforcement of foreign laws. Execution of writings and contracts. Local referenda on abolishing offices or shortening or lengthening term. …
O.C.G.A. § 1-3-2 Construction of definitions
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As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, defined words shall have the meanings specified, unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires that a different meaning be used.

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-3 Definitions

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As used in this Code or in any other law of this state, the term: (1) ‘‘Abode’’ ordinarily means domicile. (2) ‘‘Accident’’ means an event which takes place without one’s foresight or expectation or design. (3) ‘‘Act of God’’ means an accident produced by physical causes which ar…

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-4 Decoteau v

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State, 302 Ga. App. 451, 691 S.E.2d 328 (2010). Cited in Pruitt v. State, 123 Ga. App. 659, 182 S.E.2d 142 (1971); Lott v. State, 123 Ga. App. 781, 182 S.E.2d 546 (1971); Gunn v. Balkcom, 228 Ga. 802, 188 S.E.2d 500 (1972); J.C. Penney Co. v. Malouf Co., 125 Ga. App. 832, 189 S.E…

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-4.1 Effective date for general Acts requiring increases in compensation of certain county officials

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 1-3-4, no general Act which provides for an increase in compensation to one or more of the county officials listed in Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution or Chapter 10 of Title 15 shall be effective until the fir…

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-5 Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation

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Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their pas…

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-6 When laws become obligatory; effect of ignorance

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After they take effect, the laws of this state are obligatory upon all the inhabitants thereof. Ignorance of the law excuses no one. History. — Orig. Code 1863, § 8; Code 1868, § 7; Code 1873, § 7; Code 1882, § 7; Civil Code 1895, § 7; Penal Code 1895, § 4; Civil Code 1910, § 7; …

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-7 Abrogation of laws by agreement; waiver or renunciation of benefits established by law

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Laws made for the preservation of public order or good morals may not be dispensed with or abrogated by any agreement. However, a person may waive or renounce what the law has established in his favor when he does not thereby injure others or affect the public interest. History. …

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-8 Binding effect of legislation upon state

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The state is not bound by the passage of a law unless it is named therein or unless the words of the law are so plain, clear, and unmistakable as to leave no doubt as to the intention of the General Assembly. History. — Civil Code 1895, § 3; Civil Code 1910, § 3; Code 1933, § 102…

O.C.G.A. § 1-3-9 Effect and enforcement of foreign laws

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The laws of other states and foreign nations shall have no force and effect of themselves within this state further than is provided by the Constitution of the United States and is recognized by the comity of states. The courts shall enforce this comity, unless restrained by the …