Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Forgery — Standard of Proof for Allegation of Forgery

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Forgery is a criminal allegation requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt, even in civil proceedings. Mere description using criminal language does not meet this standard. The principle applies to evidence law and standard of proof. The rule prevents casual allegations of forgery without rigorous proof. The…

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