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Georgia · Snapshot Public.Resource.Org bulk O.C.G.A., Release 86 (2022-11), retrieved 2026-10-18

O.C.G.A. § 13-3-40: Necessity for consideration; presumption of consideration.

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  1. TITLE 13 Contracts
  2. CHAPTER 3 Elements and Formation Generally
  3. Article 3 Consideration

(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.

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