Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Burden of Proof — Plaintiff Must Show Prima Facie Case Before Consideration of Defence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff must first establish a prima facie case. Only then does the court consider the defendant's evidence. The principle ensures that the plaintiff bears the initial burden. The defendant is not required to respond until the plaintiff has made a prima facie showing. The…

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