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(a) General damages are those which the law presumes to flow from any tortious act; they may be recovered without proof of any amount.
(b) Special damages are those which actually flow from a tortious act; they must be proved in order to be recovered.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 51. Torts § 51-12-2 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-51-torts/ga-code-sect-51-12-2/
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