Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Plaintiff Must Succeed on Strength of Own Case

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

This principle establishes that a plaintiff must succeed on the strength of their own case, not the weakness of the defendant's case. The principle applies in all civil proceedings. It ensures that plaintiffs prove their case. The principle reflects the burden of proof. It prevents…

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