§ 24-9-85 - Credit of impeached witness for jury generally; when testimony of impeached witness must be corroborated - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 24-9-85 (2010)
24-9-85. Credit of impeached witness for jury generally; when testimony of impeached witness must be corroborated

(a) When a witness shall be successfully contradicted as to a material matter, his credit as to other matters shall be for the jury. The credit to be given a witness's testimony where impeached for general bad character or for contradictory statements out of court shall be for the jury to determine.

(b) If a witness shall willfully and knowingly swear falsely, his testimony shall be disregarded entirely, unless corroborated by circumstances or other unimpeached evidence.