Continuance for absence of witness; what application to show

Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Section: 9-10-160

Jurisdiction: GA

Bluebook Citation: O.C.G.A. § 9-10-160

All applications for continuances upon the ground of the absence of a witness shall show to the court: (1) That the witness is absent; (2) That he has been subpoenaed; (3) That he does not reside outside of the state; (4) That his testimony is material; (5) That the witness is not absent by the permission, directly or indirectly, of the applicant; (6) That the applicant expects he will be able to procure the testimony of the witness at the next term of the court; (7) That the application is not made for the purpose of delay but to enable the party to procure the testimony of the absent witness; and (8) The facts expected to be proved by the absent witness.

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