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.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 50 - Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 47-50-101. Private and Corporation Seals Abolished
§ 47-50-102. Assignable Instruments — Suit by Assignee
§ 47-50-103. Written Contracts Prima Facie Evidence of Consideration
§ 47-50-104. Failure of Consideration — Defense
§ 47-50-105. Nonnegotiable Orders for Payment of Money
§ 47-50-106. Action on Instruments May Be Joint or Several
§ 47-50-107. Action on Protested Bill May Be Joint or Several
§ 47-50-109. Procurement of Breach of Contracts Unlawful — Damages