§ 24-14-45. Other Mortality Tables
In addition to any other lawful methods of computing the value of the life of a decedent in wrongful death cases or of determining the present value of future due earnings or amounts in proceedings involving permanent personal injuries, there shall be admissible in evidence, as competent evidence in such proceedings, either or both of […]
§ 24-14-46. United States Department of Agriculture Inspection Certificates Prima-Facie Evidence
All inspection certificates issued by the United States Department of Agriculture over the signature of any inspector thereof which are admissible in courts of the United States as prima-facie evidence of the truth of the statements therein contained shall be admissible in all courts of the State of Georgia as prima-facie evidence of the truth […]
§ 24-14-21. Rebuttable Presumptions of Law
Certain presumptions of law, such as the presumption of innocence, in some cases the presumption of guilt, the presumption of continuance of life for seven years, the presumption of a mental state once proved to exist, and all similar presumptions, may be rebutted by proof. History. Code 1981, § 24-14-21 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 24-14-47. Proof That Person Is Dead or Missing as Evidence
A written finding of presumed death made by officers or employees of the United States authorized to make such findings pursuant to any law of the United States or a duly certified copy of such finding shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence of the death of […]
§ 24-14-22. Presumption From Failure to Produce Evidence
If a party has evidence in such party’s power and within such party’s reach by which he or she may repel a claim or charge against him or her but omits to produce it or if such party has more certain and satisfactory evidence in his or her power but relies on that which is […]
§ 24-14-23. Presumption From Failure to Answer Business Letter
In the ordinary course of business, when good faith requires an answer, it is the duty of the party receiving a letter from another to answer within a reasonable time. Otherwise, the party shall be presumed to admit the propriety of the acts mentioned in the letter of the party’s correspondent and to adopt them. […]
§ 24-14-24. Presumption of Occupancy of Railroad Right of Way
In any proceeding to establish a right, title, or interest in or to real property that is a part of a railroad right of way, including a right of ingress or egress, where such proceeding is based upon occupancy of the railroad right of way by a person or entity other than the railroad corporation […]
§ 24-14-25. Presumption of Payment of Check
As used in this Code section: “Bank” means any person engaged in the business of banking and includes, in addition to a commercial bank, a savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union. “Check” means a draft, other than a documentary draft, payable on demand and drawn on a bank, even though it is […]
§ 24-14-26. Estoppels Defined; Enumeration Generally
Conclusive presumptions of law are termed estoppels; averments to the contrary of such presumptions shall not be allowed. Estoppels are not generally favored. Estoppels include presumptions in favor of: A record or judgment unreversed; The proper conduct of courts and judicial officers acting within their legitimate spheres; The proper conduct of other officers of the […]
§ 24-14-27. Estoppel Relating to Real Estate
Where an estoppel relates to the title to real estate, the party claiming to have been influenced by the other party’s acts or declarations shall not only have been ignorant of the true title, but also ignorant of any convenient means of acquiring such knowledge. Where both parties have equal knowledge or equal means of […]