Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Trial Procedure — Party Beginning Must Be Allowed to Conclude Evidence Before Issues of Fact Are Decided

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A plaintiff must be allowed to present all evidence before the court rules on any issue of fact. Premature rulings on factual issues during the plaintiff's case are improper. The principle applies to civil trial procedure. The rule ensures that the plaintiff's full case is…

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