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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 9. Civil Practice § 9-10-160 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-10-160/
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