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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-12-44. Burden on bailee after loss; proper diligence standard.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-12-44. Burden on bailee after loss; proper diligence standard.

In all cases of bailment, after proof of loss by the bailor, the burden of proof is on the bailee to show proper diligence.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2037; Code 1868, § 2038; Code 1873, § 2064; Code 1882, § 2064; Civil Code 1895, § 2896; Civil Code 1910, § 3469; Code 1933, § 12-104.

## Cross References

Risk of loss in the absence of breach, § 11-2-509.