Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Legal Consequence of Conceding Ownership to Opponent in Land Dispute

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Conceding opponent's title shifts the burden to prove divestment. The principle applies to land disputes. The party must prove how title was lost. The rule prevents reliance on mere assertion. The court will require evidence of divestment. The principle is well-established.

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