Presumption from failure to answer business letter

In the ordinary course of business, when good faith requires an answer, it is the duty of the party receiving a letter from another to answer within a reasonable time. Otherwise, the party shall be presumed to admit the propriety of the acts mentioned in the letter of the party’s correspondent and to adopt them. History. Code 1981, § 24-14-23, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24. History of Section. Former Code Section 24-4-23, which contained comparable provisions to this Code section, as effective January 1, 2013, was derived from the decisions in McLendon v. Wilson, Callaway & Co., 52 Ga. 42 (1874) and Bray & Bro. v. Gunn, 53 Ga. 144 (1874). 741 24-14-23