What factors will be considered in assessing the credibility of a plaintiff's evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Zaluski v. Verth, 2015 BCSC 1902 (CanLII):
The credibility of the plaintiff is a significant issue in this case. Mr. Justice Abrioux discussed the factors to be considered in assessing a plaintiff’s evidence in the decision of Buttar v. Brennan, 2012 BCSC 531at paras 24-25:
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