Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Pleadings and Evidence – Evidence Contrary to Pleadings Is Inadmissible and Must Be Discountenanced

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Evidence at variance with pleadings is inadmissible. The court must disregard it even if admitted without objection. The principle ensures that parties are bound by their pleadings. The court cannot allow a party to prove a different case. The rule applies to both oral and…

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