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title: O.C.G.A. § 24-10-1008. Functions of court and jury.
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# O.C.G.A. § 24-10-1008. Functions of court and jury.

When the admissibility of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs under the rules of evidence depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question of whether the condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 24-1-104; provided, however, that when an issue is raised as to:

(1) Whether the asserted writing, recording, or photograph ever existed;

(2) Whether another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original; or

(3) Whether other evidence of the contents correctly reflects the contents,

the issue is for the trier of fact to determine as in the case of other issues of fact.

## History

Code 1981, § 24-10-1008, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.

## Cross References

Provision that purchaser of instrument takes with notice of claim or defense if instrument bears visible evidence of forgery or alteration, § 11-3-304.

Functions of the court and jury, Fed. R. Evid. 1008.