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title: O.C.G.A. § 10-6-39. Liability of principal for injuries by other agents.
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# O.C.G.A. § 10-6-39. Liability of principal for injuries by other agents.

Except as otherwise expressly provided, the principal shall not be liable to one agent for injuries arising from the negligence or misconduct of other agents about the same business.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2180; Code 1868, § 2176; Code 1873, § 2202; Code 1882, § 2202; Civil Code 1895, § 3030; Civil Code 1910, § 3602; Code 1933, § 4-217.

## Cross References

Liability of employer for injury to employee by other employees, § 34-7-21.

Liability of railroad employer for injuries to employees, § 34-7-41.