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Premises Liability Laws in Georgia.

Georgia premises-liability law is largely statutory under O.C.G.A. §§ 51-3-1 et seq., which defines the duties owed by landowners to invitees, licensees, and trespassers. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations at O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 applies to most premises claims, and Georgia follows modified comparative fault with a 50% bar.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Premises-liability claims in Georgia must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33

Georgia applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is less than the defendant’s can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is 50% or more at fault is barred from recovery.

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Key Georgia Statutes

Georgia Premises Liability StatutesO.C.G.A. §§ 51-3-1 et seq.

Georgia’s premises-liability statutes define the duties owed by landowners and occupiers to invitees, licensees, and trespassers.

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