Ga. Code § 44-12-151

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 44-12-151 - Right of plaintiff to elect form of verdict

In an action to recover personal property, the plaintiff may elect:

(1) To accept an alternative verdict for the property or for its value;

(2) To demand a verdict for the damages alone; or

(3) To demand a verdict for the property alone and its hire, if any.

It shall be the duty of the court to instruct the jury to render the verdict as the plaintiff elects.

OCGA § 44-12-151