Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof – Shifting of Burden in Civil Cases

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

The evidential burden shifts as the trial progresses. The legal burden remains with the party asserting the claim. The principle applies to all civil cases. The court must identify who bears the evidential burden at each stage. The rule promotes a structured approach to evidence.…

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