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title: O.C.G.A. § 13-8-24. Indemnification of dealer for losses relating to manufacture, assembly, design, or functions beyond control of dealer.
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# O.C.G.A. § 13-8-24. Indemnification of dealer for losses relating to manufacture, assembly, design, or functions beyond control of dealer.

A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler, as the case may be, will fully indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses including, but not limited to: court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees or damages arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of the sale where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by this article, parts or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler which are beyond the control of the dealer.

## History

Code 1981, § 13-8-24, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1585, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1101, § 1.