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PARTAIN v. MADDOX

49152.

131 Ga. App. 778 (1974)

206 S.E.2d 618

PARTAIN v. MADDOX.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided April 23, 1974.

Rehearing Denied May 13, 1974.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Savell, Williams, Cox & Angel, Henry Angel, for appellant.

George G. Finch, for appellee.

STOLZ, Judge.

1. "As a general rule `the failure of a public officer to comply with the laws governing and regulating his powers and duties ... usually subjects such officer to a civil action for damages.' 22 R. C. L. 478. It is a well-established principle that a public official who fails to perform purely ministerial duties required by law is subject to an action for damages by one who is injured by his omission. However...

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