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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 24-14-1. On Whom Burden of Proof Lies - The burden of proof generally lies upon the party who...
§ 24-14-2. Change of Burden in Discretion of Court - What amount of evidence will change the onus or burden...
§ 24-14-3. Amount of Mental Conviction Required; Preponderance of Evidence in Civil Cases - Moral and reasonable certainty is all that can be expected...
§ 24-14-4. Determining Where Preponderance of Evidence Lies - In determining where the preponderance of evidence lies, the jury...
§ 24-14-5. Reasonable Doubt in Criminal Cases - Whether dependent upon direct or circumstantial evidence, the true question...
§ 24-14-6. When Conviction May Be Had on Circumstantial Evidence - To warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts...
§ 24-14-7. Positive Testimony Preferred Over Negative; Exception - The existence of a fact testified to by one positive...
§ 24-14-8. Number of Witnesses Required Generally; Exceptions; Effect of Corroboration - The testimony of a single witness is generally sufficient to...
§ 24-14-9. Inferences From Evidence or Lack Thereof - In arriving at a verdict, the jury, from facts proved,...
Article 2 - Presumptions and Estoppel
§ 24-14-20. Presumptions of Law and of Fact Distinguished - Presumptions are either of law or of fact. Presumptions of...
§ 24-14-21. Rebuttable Presumptions of Law - Certain presumptions of law, such as the presumption of innocence,...
§ 24-14-22. Presumption From Failure to Produce Evidence - If a party has evidence in such party’s power and...
§ 24-14-23. Presumption From Failure to Answer Business Letter - In the ordinary course of business, when good faith requires...
§ 24-14-24. Presumption of Occupancy of Railroad Right of Way - In any proceeding to establish a right, title, or interest...
§ 24-14-25. Presumption of Payment of Check - History. Code 1981, § 24-14-25 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 24-14-26. Estoppels Defined; Enumeration Generally - Estoppels also include all similar cases where it would be...
§ 24-14-27. Estoppel Relating to Real Estate - History. Code 1981, § 24-14-27 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 24-14-28. Trustees Estopped to Set Up Title Adverse to Trust - Trustees and other representatives with custody of papers have ample...
§ 24-14-29. Equitable Estoppel - In order for an equitable estoppel to arise, there shall...
Article 3 - Particular Matters of Proof
§ 24-14-40. Evidence of Identity; Burden in Civil Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 24-14-40 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 24-14-41. Proof of De Facto Officer - An officer de facto may be proved to be such...
§ 24-14-42. Judgment Admissible; Effect - A judgment shall be admissible between any parties to show...
§ 24-14-43. Calendars as Proof of Dates - Stern’s United States calendar and Stafford’s office calendar shall be...
§ 24-14-44. American Experience Mortality Tables - In all civil proceedings where the life expectancy of a...
§ 24-14-45. Other Mortality Tables - History. Code 1981, § 24-14-45 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 24-14-46. United States Department of Agriculture Inspection Certificates Prima-Facie Evidence - All inspection certificates issued by the United States Department of...
§ 24-14-47. Proof That Person Is Dead or Missing as Evidence - History. Code 1981, § 24-14-47 , enacted by Ga. L....