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title: O.C.G.A. § 11-1-206. Presumptions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 11-1-206. Presumptions.

Whenever this title creates a “presumption” with respect to a fact, or provides that a fact is “presumed,” the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact presumed unless and until evidence is introduced that supports a finding of its nonexistence.

## History

Code 1933, § 109A-1-206, enacted by Ga. L. 1962, p. 156, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1323, § 16; Ga. L. 2015, p. 996, § 3A-1/SB 65.

## Cross References

Statute of frauds generally, § 13-5-30 et seq.