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title: O.C.G.A. § 23-2-135. Damages when specific performance impossible.
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# O.C.G.A. § 23-2-135. Damages when specific performance impossible.

If, for any cause, specific performance is impossible or if the vendee declines to accept a performance in part, the court may proceed to assess damages for the breach of the contract.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3124; Code 1868, § 3136; Code 1873, § 3192; Code 1882, § 3192; Civil Code 1895, § 4042; Civil Code 1910, § 4639; Code 1933, § 37-807.