Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof – Exception Where Defendant’s Case Supports Plaintiff

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The rule that the plaintiff must rely on their own case has an exception: where the defendant's case supports the plaintiff's claim and contains evidence on which the plaintiff is entitled to rely. The plaintiff may use the defendant's evidence to prove their case. Admissions…

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