Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Unproven Averments — Effect

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Unproved averments are disregarded. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The party must adduce evidence to support pleaded facts. The rule prevents judgment on unsubstantiated claims. The court will not consider unproved allegations. The principle is fundamental.

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