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Civil Liability Act 2002
5EOnus of proof
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#### 5E Onus of proof
5E Onus of proof
> In proceedings relating to liability for negligence, the plaintiff always bears the onus of proving, on the balance of probabilities, any fact relevant to the issue of causation.
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> **s 5E:** Ins 2002 No 92, Sch 1 \[1\]. Am 2012 No 42, Sch 2.7.