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§ 24-5-25 - Existence of original essential to admissibility of copy; amount of evidence required

O.C.G.A. 24-5-25 (2010)
24-5-25. Existence of original essential to admissibility of copy; amount of evidence required


The existence of a genuine original is essential to the admissibility of a copy. The amount of evidence to show such existence must vary with the circumstances of each case. Where no direct issue is made upon the fact, slight evidence shall be sufficient.