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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 3 - LAWS AND STATUTES
§ 1-3-5 - Operation of laws generally; retrospective operation

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.