11 chapters · 194 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 13-3-1 Essentials of contracts generally
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To constitute a valid contract, there must be parties able to contract, a consideration moving to the contract, the assent of the parties to the terms of the contract, and a subject matter upon which the contract can operate. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2682; Code 1868, § 2678; Code 1873…
O.C.G.A. § 13-3-2 Contract incomplete without assent of parties to terms thereof; withdrawal of bid or proposition by party
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The consent of the parties being essential to a contract, until each has assented to all the terms, there is no binding contract; until assented to, each party may withdraw his bid or proposition. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2689; Code 1868, § 2685; Code 1873, § 2727; Code 1882, § 2727; …
O.C.G.A. § 13-3-3 When written acceptance of offer made by letter takes effect; acceptance of offer containing alternative propositions
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If an offer is made by letter, an acceptance by written reply takes effect from the time it is sent and not from the time it is received; hence, withdrawal of the offer by the offeror after that time is ineffective. If an offer contains alternative propositions, the party receivi…
O.C.G.A. § 13-3-4 Effect of conditions precedent or subsequent upon rights of parties under contracts
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Conditions may be precedent or subsequent. A condition precedent must be performed before the contract becomes absolute and obligatory upon the other party. The breach of a condition subsequent may destroy the party’s rights under the contract or may give a right to damages to th…