Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE β€” Pleadings β€” Pleadings Unsupported by Evidence Deemed Abandoned

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Pleadings alone without supporting evidence are deemed abandoned and cannot be accepted as proof. A party must adduce evidence to substantiate pleaded facts. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The rule prevents judgment based on mere allegations. The court will disregard unproven pleadings. The…

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