Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Pleadings — Averments in Pleadings Do Not Constitute Evidence

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Pleadings are not evidence; they only define the issues for trial. A party must adduce evidence to prove the facts pleaded. The principle applies to civil procedure and evidence law. The rule prevents judgment based solely on unproven allegations. The court cannot accept pleaded facts…

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