Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Pleadings – Evidence Contrary to Pleadings Must Be Disregarded

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Spreme Court

Evidence contrary to pleadings must be disregarded even if admitted without objection. The court cannot rely on evidence that contradicts the pleaded case. The duty to object is counsel's, but the court must exclude inadmissible evidence when giving judgment. Admissions in pleadings do not require…

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