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title: O.C.G.A. § 6-2-8. Proof of injury to persons or property on ground deemed prima-facie evidence of negligence.
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# O.C.G.A. § 6-2-8. Proof of injury to persons or property on ground deemed prima-facie evidence of negligence.

Proof of injury inflicted to persons or property on the ground by the operation of any aircraft and contact therewith or by objects falling or thrown therefrom shall be prima-facie evidence of negligence on the part of the operator of such aircraft in reference to such injury.

## History

Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 5; Code 1933, § 11-105.