Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Proof of Evidence — Quality of Evidence Prevails Over Quantity

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Quality of evidence, not quantity of witnesses, determines probative value. A single credible witness outweighs multiple contradictory witnesses. The principle applies to evidence law. The rule prevents automatic rejection of single-witness testimony. The court assesses credibility, consistency, and reliability. The number of witnesses is not…

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