The Act authorizes the owner of personal property to bring a civil action, subsequent to a written demand for payment, to recover damages from any person who willfully damages or steals that property. The Act prohibits bringing a civil action when payments are made in accordance with the written demand
The Act raises the standard of care applied to executors and trustees who make investments for others; the prudent man handling his own investments standard is changed to one of a prudent trustee handling the investments of others. The Act also permits trustees to consider individual investments in the context
The Act increases the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony for drivers who leave the scene of an accident in which serious bodily injury or death occurs. It also provides that a violation of this Code section constitutes a state violation, rather than a violation of a local ordinance.
The Act provides a custodial parent with a right of action against any person who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to that parent's underage child.
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The Act requires occupants of the front seat of a passenger vehicle to wear seat belts. Exceptions are provided for occupants of certain vehicles, such as vehicles used for delivery purposes. Failure to wear a seat belt is not permitted as evidence in civil negligence actions, nor may the failure
The Act adds a new Code section prohibiting the use of automatic dialing equipment or the use of the United States mail to solicit telephone calls to ‘976’ numbers.
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The Act amends Georgia's Designated Felony Law by providing that a juvenile will be subject to the provisions of the Designated Felony Law if the juvenile commits an act which would be a felony if committed by an adult and the juvenile has been adjudicated three times previously
The Act amends the Code provision relating to the right of parents to recover in tort for the homicide of a child. If the parents are married and living together they shall divide any judgment equally; but if they are divorced, separated, or living apart, either parent may file a
The Act amends the provisions of the Code which prohibited the compulsion of testimony from one spouse against another in criminal proceedings. It provides that spouses may be compelled to testify against each other in proceedings in which the husband or wife is charged with a crime against a minor
The Act deregulates banking laws governing bank credit cards issued in Georgia. Deregulation is accomplished by eliminating the eighteen percent ceiling on interest rates, the twelve dollar annual fee limit, and other rate and fee limitations on credit cards issued in Georgia. The Act also permits out-of-state financial institutions to
The Act Amends the Georgia Civil Practice Act to require parties in nonjury trials to request or move for written findings of fact and conclusions of law by the court. The parties' failure to do so results in a waiver for purposes of appellate review. July 1, 1987
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The Act regulates the purchase of property being used as a dwelling place to ensure that the homeowner fully understands that his or her property is being sold, rather than mistakenly believing that the buyer is a lender loaning money to help the homeowner keep the property when he or
HB 209 establishes a standard of care for corporate directors and officers in the performance of their duties; permits indemnification in certain instances for directors, officers, agents, and employees who are made a party to or threatened with litigation arising out of their activities for the corporation; permits inclusion in
The Code is amended so that when a juvenile who is allegedly abused, deprived, or neglected is removed from the home, the juvenile court judge or the judge's designee must approve the specific placement of the child. July 1, 1987
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The Act prohibits disruption of legislative proceedings at the state capitol, outlaws the possession of weapons in the state capitol building and other structures, prohibits certain disruptive activities at the capitol, and provides penalties for violators. July 1, 1987
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