Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Evaluation of Evidence — Duty of Trial Court — Need to Resolve Conflicts

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The trial court must evaluate evidence that contradicts the plaintiff's case. Ignoring such evidence is perverse. The principle applies to all civil trials. The court cannot selectively consider evidence. The rule ensures thorough evaluation. The appellate court will set aside perverse judgments. The principle is…

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