Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 24-14-1. On Whom Burden of Proof Lies

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.
History. Code 1981, § 24-14-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.
Law reviews.
For comment on Moore v. Allen, 80 Ga. App. 784 , 57 S.E.2d 511 (1950), see 12 Ga. B.J. 481 (1950).
For article, the right to open and conclude the argument in tort cases, see 22 Ga. B.J. 297 (1960).
For comment on Parham v. State, 120 Ga. App. 723 , 171 S.E.2d 911 (1969) and the rejection of charge that defendant must prove alibi to the satisfaction of the jury, see 21 Mercer L. Rev. 511 (1970).
For article, “Dancing with the Big Boys: Georgia Adopts (most of) the Federal Rules of Evidence,” see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2011).

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