Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Customary Courts — Standard of Proof in Claims for Declaration of Title to Land

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Declaration of title claims are civil cases. The standard of proof is the balance of probabilities (preponderance of evidence). The plaintiff is not required to prove beyond reasonable doubt. The plaintiff must produce cogent evidence that tilts the imaginary scale in his favour. The burden…

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