Branch v. American Agricultural Chemical Co.

1.' Where the, defendant admits a prima facie case in favor of the plaintiff, and sets up an affirmative defense, such as a plea of confession 'and avoidance, he assumes the burden of establishing a complete defense. Civil Code (1910), § 5746; Hawkins v. Davie, 136 Ga. 550, 552 (71 S. E. 873) ; Red Cypress Lumber Co. v. Perry, 118 Ga. 876 (2) (45 S. E. 674).(a) The execution of the note and mortgage, the basis of the instant suit, and the possession thereof by the plaintiff, being admitted, the burden was upon the defendants to prove every essential element of their defense.

2. It being…