Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Burden of Proof — Plaintiff Must Succeed on Strength of Own Case

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff must prove his own case independently. The principle applies to all civil claims. The burden never shifts to the defendant. The rule prevents relying on the defendant's failure. The court will dismiss the claim if the plaintiff fails to prove his case. The…

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