Miller v. State

Deen, Judge.

1. “Where the evidence shows that intoxicating liquor was found in the place of business of one charged with possession of such liquor, an inference arises that said liquor was in the defendant's possession. Such inference is not conclusive, but may be rebutted by showing that such liquor was not the defendant’s property and was not there with his knowledge and consent.” Kent v. State, 105 Ga. App. 312 (1) (124 SE2d 296). This is not a presumption of law but an inference arising from a given state of facts, and may apply to one in charge of an establishment as its proprietor…