GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 24. EVIDENCE |
Chapter 14. PROOF GENERALLY |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 24-14-1. On whom burden of proof lies
Latest version.
- The burden of proof generally lies upon the party who is asserting or affirming a fact and to the existence of whose case or defense the proof of such fact is essential. If a negation or negative affirmation is essential to a party's case or defense, the proof of such negation or negative affirmation shall lie on the party so affirming it.
Code 1981, § 24-14-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.