# Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-705: Proof - Determination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T18_C60_S7_S18-60-705

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 18-60-705
- **Heading:** Proof - Determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 7 / Section 18-60-705

## Text

If any person appears to contest the petition, the burden of proof shall rest upon the person so appearing, and the court shall determine the rights of the parties in accordance with the principles and practice in equity and decree accordingly. Acts 1911, No. 267, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8377; Pope's Dig., § 10973; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1916.

If any person appears to contest the petition, the burden of proof shall rest upon the person so appearing, and the court shall determine the rights of the parties in accordance with the principles and practice in equity and decree accordingly.

Acts 1911, No. 267, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8377; Pope's Dig., § 10973; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1916.

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