Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Effect of Unchallenged and Unrebutted Evidence – Evidential Weight of Uncross-Examined Testimony

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Unchallenged evidence is deemed accepted. The court may rely on it. Failure to cross-examine implies acceptance of the witness's testimony. The principle applies to both oral and affidavit evidence. The party who had the opportunity to challenge but did not cannot later complain. The rule…

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