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Evidence Act 2001
140Civil proceedings: standard of proof
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140 Civil proceedings: standard of proof
(1) In a civil proceeding, the court must find the case of a party proved if satisfied that it has been proved on the balance of probabilities.
(2) Without limiting the matters that the court may take into account in deciding whether it is so satisfied, it is to take into account –
(a) the nature of the cause of action or defence; and
(b) the nature of the subject matter of the proceeding; and
(c) the gravity of the matters alleged.