Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Affidavit Evidence — Contradictions Within Applicant’s Own Affidavits — No Requirement for Oral Evidence

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Contradictions within a party's own affidavits (intrinsic) do not require oral evidence for resolution—the court can resolve them on the face of the affidavits. However, contradictions between parties' affidavits require oral evidence to resolve. This distinction recognises that internal inconsistencies are matters of documentary evaluation,…

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