Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Uncontradicted Evidence — Court Not Bound to Accept Incredible or Deficient Testimony

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Uncontradicted evidence may be rejected if incredible. The principle applies to evidence law. The court retains discretion to assess credibility. The rule prevents acceptance of obviously false testimony. The court will evaluate inherent plausibility. The principle is well-established.

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