Georgia § 44-5-85 Rebuttable presumption of gift of lands belonging to parent but in possession of child for seven years

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§ 44-5-85 — Rebuttable presumption of gift of lands belonging to parent but in possession of child for seven years

Georgia § 44-5-85

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O.C.G.A. § 44-5-85 (2026).

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The exclusive possession by a child of lands which originally belonged to the parent or parents, without payment of rent, for the space of seven years, creates a rebuttable presumption of a gift and conveys title to the child. The presumption may be rebutted by evidence of a loan, of a claim of dominion by the parent or parents acknowledged by the child, of a disclaimer of title by the child, or similar evidence.

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The exclusive possession by a child of lands which originally belonged to the parent or parents, without payment of rent, for the space of seven years, creates a rebuttable presumption of a gift and conveys title to the child. The presumption may be rebutted by evidence of a loan, of a claim of dominion by the parent or parents acknowledged by the child, of a disclaimer of title by the child, or similar evidence.