SCA 35104790/1433
This case involved a claim an individual had been insulted which was denied. As the claimant had no evidence they were given the opportunity to ask the defendant to request the defendant take an oath which they refused.
Background
A person filed a lawsuit against a defendant claiming that he had insulted them and they were disciplined for that.
The defendant denied the claims.
The General Court asked for evidence from the claimant, who stated that they had no evidence. It was explained that they had the right to ask the defendant to take an oath, but they refused three times.
Based on that and in view of the defendant’s denial, the claimant’s inability to provide evidence for their claim, and refusal to request an oath the law suit was dismissed.
Decision
The lawsuit was dismissed with an explanation that the claimant may request an oath from the defendant whenever they wanted
The Court of Appeal decided to endorse the ruling.