Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Shifting Burden — Civil Cases

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Burden of proof (evidential) shifts during trial. The legal burden remains on the party asserting the claim. The principle applies to all civil cases. The rule ensures fairness. The party who adduces evidence may shift the burden. The principle is fundamental.

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