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O.C.G.A. § 24-14-1: On whom burden of proof lies.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 24 EvidenceCHAPTER 99.
- CHAPTER 14 Proof Generally
- Article 1 General Provisions
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.
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