51-1-33. Settlement of single action under Code Section 51-1-32 — Evidence in separate action.

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If the two causes of action specified in Code Section 51-1-32 are tried separately, the fact that a settlement has been made or that a judgment has been rendered in the action for property damage shall not be admissible in evidence in the action for physical injuries to the person. The fact that a settlement has been made or a judgment rendered in the action for the physical injuries to the person shall not be admissible in evidence in the action for property damage.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

Code 1933, § 105-1302A, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 295, § 1.

For article surveying torts law, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 271 (1982).

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Text read from t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf, Volume V39, 2017 edition, page 203; merge action: carried; file SHA-256 bc30a40687b2.