§ 13-3-40. Necessity for consideration; presumption of consideration

GA Code § 13-3-40 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) A consideration is essential to a contract which the law will enforce. An executory contract without such consideration is called nudum pactum or a naked promise.

(b) In some cases a consideration is presumed, and an averment to the contrary will not be received.