Watson v. Brown

Bell, Chief Judge.

Initially it must be recognized that

the certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing in the certificate. Code Ann. § 68-411a (c). Thus it is a prima facie fact that the defendant, Katie Brown, was the owner, but this can be contradicted by other evi dence. Thornton v. Alford, 112 Ga. App. 321 (1) (145 SE2d 106). There is a disputed question of fact as to the ownership of the vehicle as between Mrs. Brown and her granddaughter Sandra in view of Sandra’s affidavit. A married woman owning an automobile as her separate property may be liable for the…