Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Unchallenged Evidence — Court May Act Upon It

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Unchallenged evidence may be acted upon by the court. The opposite party's failure to challenge, despite opportunity, allows reliance on that evidence. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The rule prevents parties from silently allowing evidence and later complaining. The court may accept unchallenged…

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