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defendant to prove defense in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2001 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Brooks v. State.green
gactapp · 1977 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1984
2 sentences

1984See Brooks v. State, 143 Ga. App. 523, 524 ( 239 SE2d 207 ).

1984See Brooks v. State, 143 Ga. App. 523, 524 ( 239 SE2d 207 ).

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Harris v. Stategreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Harris v. State, 273 Ga. 608, 610 ( 543 SE2d 716 ) (2001); Taylor v. State, 262 Ga. 584, 586 ( 422 SE2d 430 ) (1992).

2001See Harris v. State, 273 Ga. 608, 610 ( 543 SE2d 716 ) (2001); Taylor v. State, 262 Ga. 584, 586 ( 422 SE2d 430 ) (1992).

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Taylor v. Stategreen
ga · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Harris v. State, 273 Ga. 608, 610 ( 543 SE2d 716 ) (2001); Taylor v. State, 262 Ga. 584, 586 ( 422 SE2d 430 ) (1992).

2001See Harris v. State, 273 Ga. 608, 610 ( 543 SE2d 716 ) (2001); Taylor v. State, 262 Ga. 584, 586 ( 422 SE2d 430 ) (1992).

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Jolly v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983It is true, as appellant argues, that the charge should have addressed the allocation of the burden of proof on this issue, and that “the better practice is to specifically advise the jury that the burden of proof with regard to the offense is on the state and is not on the defendant to prove the defense.” Jolly v. State, 164 Ga. App. 240, 242 ( 296 SE2d 784 ) (1982).

1983It is true, as appellant argues, that the charge should have addressed the allocation of the burden of proof on this issue, and that “the better practice is to specifically advise the jury that the burden of proof with regard to the offense is on the state and is not on the defendant to prove the defense.” Jolly v. State, 164 Ga. App. 240, 242 ( 296 SE2d 784 ) (1982).

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Lumpkin v. Stategreen
ga · 1982 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983But when considered in the context of the entire charge, see Lumpkin v. State, 249 Ga. 834, 836 ( 295 SE2d 86 ) (1982), the challenged instruction correctly stated the applicable law.

1983But when considered in the context of the entire charge, see Lumpkin v. State, 249 Ga. 834, 836 ( 295 SE2d 86 ) (1982), the challenged instruction correctly stated the applicable law.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Woodall v. Exposition Cotton Mills neutral
gactapp · 1923
2 sentences

1928“Where a defendant has only pleaded matter which goes to defeat the plaintiff’s cause of action, and'does not ask for the recovery of money or relief against the plaintiff, and the plaintiff fails to appear and prosecute his case, it is error to allow the defendant to prove his defense and to take a verdict in his favor, and thus procure an adjudication that the plaintiff should not recover.” Woodall v. Exposition Cotton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ).

1928“Where a defendant has only pleaded matter which goes to defeat the plaintiff’s cause of action, and'does not ask for the recovery of money or relief against the plaintiff, and the plaintiff fails to appear and prosecute his case, it is error to allow the defendant to prove his defense and to take a verdict in his favor, and thus procure an adjudication that the plaintiff should not recover.” Woodall v. Exposition Cotton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ).

21928–1930
Waller v. Conner green
ga · 1963
2 sentences

1978"This court will not pass upon the constitutionality of a statute where a determination of such question is not essential to a disposition of the case.” Waller v. Conner, 218 Ga. 633 (2) ( 129 SE2d 845 ) (1963). 2 The burden was not shifted to the defendant to prove the exception, excuse, proviso or exemption of § 26-9914a (c), that the weapon was inoperative, because the state assumed this burden in this case by conducting an out-of-court experiment.

1978"This court will not pass upon the constitutionality of a statute where a determination of such question is not essential to a disposition of the case.” Waller v. Conner, 218 Ga. 633 (2) ( 129 SE2d 845 ) (1963). 2 The burden was not shifted to the defendant to prove the exception, excuse, proviso or exemption of § 26-9914a (c), that the weapon was inoperative, because the state assumed this burden in this case by conducting an out-of-court experiment.

11978–1978
Harris v. Hines green
ga · 1877
1 sentence

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

11930–1930
Evans v. Sheldon neutral
ga · 1883
1 sentence

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

11930–1930
Bateman v. Smith Gin Co. green
ga · 1896
2 sentences

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

11930–1930
Green v. Green green
ga · 1912
2 sentences

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

11930–1930
Rousch v. Green green
gactapp · 1907
2 sentences

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

1930Woodall v. Exposition Colton Mills, 31 Ga. App. 269 (2) ( 120 S. E. 423 ); Bateman v. Smith Gin Co., 98 Ga. 219 ( 25 S. E. 422 ); Green v. Green, 138 Ga. 581 (2) ( 75 S. E. 603 ); Evans v. Sheldon, 69 Ga. 100 (2); Harris v. Hines, 59 Ga. 427 ; Rousch v. Green, 2 Ga. App. 112 (2) ( 58 S. E. 313 ); Civil Code (1910), §§ 4348, 4353, 5548.

11930–1930
Carter v. State green
ga · 1876
1 sentence

1922There is nothing in the case of Carter v. State, 56 Ga. 463 , that can be construed as making a different ruling, the ruling there merely being that the burden was upon the defendant to prove his defense of insanity by a preponderance of the evidence.

11922–1922

Where else courts name it

PA 29 (1941–2025) TX 22 (1912–2017) LA 16 (1986–2021) WA 14 (1967–2021) CA 13 (1946–2025) TN 13 (1999–2026) GA 8 (1922–2001) IL 6 (1940–2025) NC 6 (1896–1985) NE 6 (1897–2016) MD 5 (1981–2005) CT 5 (1996–2018) IN 5 (1915–2005) MS 4 (2002–2014) MO 4 (1953–2023) NY 4 (1915–1999) FL 4 (1980–2019) OK 3 (1897–1964) KS 3 (1972–2026) AZ 3 (1971–2018) ID 3 (1988–1999) OH 3 (1962–1999) IA 3 (1891–1957) MN 3 (1981–2009) WV 3 (1941–1990) ND 3 (1896–2022) OR 3 (1922–2001) MI 2 (2023–2023) HI 2 (2001–2020) MA 2 (2011–2026)

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