Principle

 EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof – Onus on Party Asserting a Fact

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

He who asserts must prove. The burden rests on the party who would fail if no evidence is adduced. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The standard is the balance of probabilities. The party must adduce sufficient evidence to tilt the scale. The rule…

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