Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Evaluation of Evidence — Duty of Trial Court — Weighing of Testimony

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The Mogaji v. Odofin test requires weighing evidence by quality, not quantity. The principle applies to civil trials. The court must evaluate probative value. The rule ensures proper evidence assessment. Number of witnesses is not determinative. The principle is well-established.

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