Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Onus on Plaintiff in Civil Cases

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The burden of proof in civil cases lies on the plaintiff. The plaintiff must satisfy the court on the balance of probabilities. The burden never shifts to the defendant, though the evidential burden may shift. The plaintiff cannot rely on the weakness of the defence.…

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