Written contracts prima facie evidence of consideration

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TN Code › Title 47 › Chapter 50 › Section 47-50-103

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All contracts in writing signed by the party to be bound, or the party's authorized agent and attorney, are prima facie evidence of a consideration. Code 1858, §1805; Shan., § 3214; Code 1932, § 7829; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 47-1702, 47-15-103.

All contracts in writing signed by the party to be bound, or the party's authorized agent and attorney, are prima facie evidence of a consideration.

Code 1858, §1805; Shan., § 3214; Code 1932, § 7829; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 47-1702, 47-15-103.

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