Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Unchallenged Evidence — Minimal Proof Principle

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Where the defence does not challenge or contradict the plaintiff's case, the plaintiff's evidence may be accepted with minimal proof. The principle applies to civil proceedings. The court's task is easier when evidence is unchallenged. The rule promotes efficiency. The plaintiff must still present credible…

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