CIVIL CASES ARE DECIDED ON THE PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE
The level of proof needed in the circumstances of this case is as per the…
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The level of proof needed in the circumstances of this case is as per the…
The onus in such cases lies on the plaintiff to satisfy the court that he…
It was not for the appellant to prove that the stick he held did not…
In civil cases, the ultimate burden of establishing a case is as disclosed on the…
In Alonge v. I.G.P. (1959) 4 FSC 203 at 204; (1959) SCNLR 516, Ademola, CJF…
Now, civil suits are decided on the balance of probabilities, on the preponderance of evidence.
Para. 28: “This rule, that proof rests on he who asserts the affirmative and not
In the case of Registered Trustees of Association of Former Telecom Employees of Nigeria &17,102
Para. 68: “It is trite law that when a document is in the custody of
Para. 61: “It is trite law that he who alleges bears the burden of making
Para. 25: “Therefore, where a party asserts a fact, he must produce evidence to substantiate
✓ Para. 25: In Petrostar (Nigeria) Limited V. Blackberry Nigeria Limited & 1 or (2011)
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