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CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTSChapter 7 - FALSE ARREST, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, MALICIOUS PROSECUTION, AND ABUSIVE LITIGATION
Article 3 - MALICIOUS PROSECUTION
Section 51-7-44 - Inference of malice from lack of probable cause; rebuttal of inference

Ga. Code § 51-7-44

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Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapters 1-496, 504, 505, 514, 516-545, 549, 550, 566, 570, 571, 578, 580, 586, 590-592, 594, 595, 604, 609, 612, 696, 697
Section 51-7-44 - Inference of malice from lack of probable cause; rebuttal of inference

A total lack of probable cause is a circumstance from which malice may be inferred; however, the inference may be rebutted by proof.

OCGA § 51-7-44