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# O.C.G.A. § 13-6-6. Damages and expenses recoverable — Nominal damages.

In every case of breach of contract the injured party has a right to damages, but if there has been no actual damage, the injured party may recover nominal damages sufficient to cover the costs of bringing the action.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2887; Code 1868, § 2895; Code 1873, § 2946; Code 1882, § 2946; Civil Code 1895, § 3801; Civil Code 1910, § 4397; Code 1933, § 20-1409.

## Law Reviews

For annual survey of construction law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 109 (2004). For annual survey of insurance law, see 57 Mercer L. Rev. 221 (2005).