Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Unchallenged Evidence — Duty of Court

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Failure to deny an averment results in deemed admission. The principle applies to civil proceedings. The opposing party must specifically traverse allegations. The rule promotes efficiency. The court may treat un-denied facts as admitted. The principle is fundamental.

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