Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 51 - TORTS > CHAPTER 7 - FALSE ARREST, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND ABUSIVE LITIGATION > ARTICLE 1 - FALSE ARREST > § 51-7-3 - Lack of probable cause defined; question for jury

§ 51-7-3 - Lack of probable cause defined; question for jury

O.C.G.A. 51-7-3 (2010)
51-7-3. Lack of probable cause defined; question for jury


Lack of probable cause shall exist when the circumstances are such as to satisfy a reasonable man that the accuser had no ground for proceeding but his desire to injure the accused. Lack of probable cause shall be a question for the jury, under the direction of the court.