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O.C.G.A. § 51-12-6: Damages for injury to peace, happiness, or feelings.

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TITLE 51 Torts
CHAPTER 12 Damages
Article 1 General Provisions

In a tort action in which the entire injury is to the peace, happiness, or feelings of the plaintiff, no measure of damages can be prescribed except the enlightened consciences of impartial jurors. In such an action, punitive damages under Code Section 51-12-5 or Code Section 51-12-5.1 shall not be awarded.

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