Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof – Plaintiff Must Rely on Strength of Own Case

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff must succeed on the strength of their own case, not the weakness of the defendant's case. The onus lies on the plaintiff to satisfy the court with their own evidence. If the plaintiff fails to discharge this burden, judgment is for the defendant—even…

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