Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of proof – Party who would fail if no evidence were given

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The legal burden rests on the party who would lose if no evidence were adduced. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The burden is determined by the pleadings. The rule is fundamental. The party must satisfy the court on the balance of probabilities. The…

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