No continuance shall be allowed in any court on account of the absence of a witness or for the purpose of procuring testimony when the opposite party is willing to admit, and does not contest the truth of, the facts expected to be proved; and the court shall order such admission to be reduced to writing.
History. Ga. L. 1853-54, p. 52, § 1; Code 1863, § 3452; Code 1868, § 3472; Code 1873, § 3523; Code 1882, § 3523; Civil Code 1895, § 5130; Penal Code 1895, § 963; Civil Code 1910, § 5716; Penal Code 1910, § 989; Code 1933, § 81-1411.
Cross references.
Corresponding provision relating to civil procedure, § 9-10-161 .
Structure Georgia Code
§ 17-8-20. Showing of Due Diligence Required of Applicants for Continuances Generally
§ 17-8-21. When Showing for Continuance Required of State
§ 17-8-23. Absence of Party as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-24. Absence or Illness of Counsel as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-25. Absence of Witness as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-27. Attorney General in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-28. Witness in Attendance at General Assembly as Grounds for Granting Continuance
§ 17-8-32. Effect of Admission by Opposing Party of Facts to Be Proved Upon Allowance of Continuance
§ 17-8-34. Granting of Continuances in Cases Returned by Appellate Court for Trial
§ 17-8-35. Effect of Continuance by Defendant Upon Trial of Codefendants