Ga. Code § 24-14-1

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 24-14-1 - Party with burden of proof

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.

OCGA § 24-14-1

Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 52,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2013.