Litigation and procedure · Legal glossary
Burden of proofIn Arabic: عبء الإثبات
Definition
The burden of proof decides which party must prove a disputed fact. The starting rule is that the claimant proves the claim.
How it varies across the GCC
In Saudi Arabia the claimant must prove what it claims, the defendant may rebut what was proved, and the judge may not decide on personal knowledge (Law of Evidence, article 2).
The rules that apply to a specific matter depend on the state, any free zone involved and the current text of the law, so check the official source before relying on them.
Sources
Official texts for the points on this page. General information, not legal advice. An article number is cited only where it was verified.
- Saudi Law of Evidence, art. 2https://laws.boe.gov.sa/BoeLaws/Laws/LawDetails/2716057c-c097-4bad-8e1e-ae1400c678d5/1