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O.C.G.A. 1-3-5 (2010)
1-3-5. Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation


Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their passage; but in every case a reasonable time subsequent to the passage of the law should be allowed for the citizen to enforce his contract or to protect his right.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-1 > Chapter-3 > 1-3-5

O.C.G.A. 1-3-5 (2010)
1-3-5. Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation


Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their passage; but in every case a reasonable time subsequent to the passage of the law should be allowed for the citizen to enforce his contract or to protect his right.

State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-1 > Chapter-3 > 1-3-5

O.C.G.A. 1-3-5 (2010)
1-3-5. Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation


Laws prescribe only for the future; they cannot impair the obligation of contracts nor, ordinarily, have a retrospective operation. Laws looking only to the remedy or mode of trial may apply to contracts, rights, and offenses entered into, accrued, or committed prior to their passage; but in every case a reasonable time subsequent to the passage of the law should be allowed for the citizen to enforce his contract or to protect his right.