Principle

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

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The burden of proof in civil cases is not static as in criminal cases. The general burden is on the plaintiff, but the evidential burden can shift to the defendant. The principle applies to evidence law. The rule recognizes that as the case progresses, particular…

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