Burden of proof: facts especially within a person's knowledge must be proved by that person. When a fact is especially within the knowledge of a person, the burden of proof for that fact lies upon that person; this places the evidential onus on a party to prove intentions or facts peculiarly accessible to their own knowledge, exemplified by proving a contrary intention or proving possession of a railway ticket when accused of travelling without one.
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Burden of proof: facts especially within a person's knowledge must be proved by that person.
When a fact is especially within the knowledge of a person, the burden of proof for that fact lies upon that person; this places the evidential onus on a party to prove intentions or facts peculiarly accessible to their own knowledge, exemplified by proving a contrary intention or proving possession of a railway ticket when accused of travelling without one.
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