Sentences with phrase «cogent evidence»
"Cogent evidence" refers to strong and convincing proof or information that is logical, supported by facts, and reasonable. It's evidence that makes a clear and compelling argument or case. Full definition
[27] The presumption of judicial integrity and impartiality is a high one, which can be rebutted only by cogent evidence.
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Dasuki who insisted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on the need for him to consult records to give meaningful and cogent evidence in trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisah Metuh on alleged N400m corruption charges brought against by government, said that all transaction in his office followed due process.
Regardless, it may be cogent evidence for a Tribunal to consider in equal pay claims, where the employer does not comply with the Regulations.
The threshold for rebutting the presumption of judicial integrity and impartiality is high, and it requires cogent evidence.
We need to talk about it more, we need to argue from clear premises and with cogent evidence, and as we do so, we must look beyond the American scene.
If you are still not able to accumulate cogent evidence, consider engaging a private investigator.
As has been confirmed by the Court of Appeal (see R v Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Region)[2005] ECA Civ 1605) the flexibility of the civil standard lies not in «any adjustment to the degree of probability required for an allegation to be proved...» but rather in the fact that more serious allegations will require more cogent evidence.
However, regardless of the precise semantic difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion, the reality is that, since their shameful and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to extradite Lofti Raissi, US prosecutors have had little difficulty in adducing cogent evidence which satisfies not only the probable cause test but also the older (and more difficult) prima facie test.
Davis LJ reiterated that this is the kind of scenario contemplated by Morris LJ in Hornal v Neuberger Products Ltd [1956] 3 All ER 970, [1957] 1 QB 247 where a «cautious approach» should be adopted in assessing an allegation of fraud and «the need for appropriately cogent evidence if a finding of fraud is to be made».
You can remind the customer of the ones that suit their particular situation.Be ready to provide cogent evidence that you will do what you say and that you've built in measurement standards that prove the benefits to your client.
The fact that hte bible supports slavery throughout it and contians not one condemntaion of it is cogent evidence of its purely human origins.
(para 75) As a consequence, the Commission «must state to the Parliament and the Council the grounds for the withdrawal, which, in the event of challenge, have to be supported by cogent evidence or arguments.»
An older child may undeniably be capable of giving reliable and cogent evidence in many cases.
The original case is still pending, and Barry says that Wilmshurst has «declined to respond in detail» to «cogent evidence... that NMT did not attempt to conceal data and that Dr Wilmshurst knew this when he made his accusations.»
87] Turning to the superimposed illnesses of depression and alcoholism, I find there is insufficient, cogent evidence to establish a causal connection between these illnesses and the accident.
[22] A party challenging the presumption must present «cogent evidence to displace the presumption.»
Only «clear and cogent evidence» that it was strictly necessary to keep an offender's identity confidential would lead a court to derogate from the principle of open justice.
[40] A trial judge is not bound to accept uncontradicted and cogent evidence, although it is incumbent on the judge to provide reasons for rejecting such evidence: see Savinkoff v. Seggewiss (1996), 25 B.C.L.R. (3d) 1 at paras. 17 - 21 (C.A.).
The allegation that the landlord has discriminated against a disabled tenant is a serious matter and the court would presumably not wish to make such a finding unless there were cogent evidence to support it.
For this step, the plaintiff is expected to introduce compelling, credible, and cogent evidence to establish the existence of damages and basis for attributing the damages to the defendant.
In reversing the suspension the Court of Appeal stated that when possession proceedings are brought because the defendant tenant had committed a serious criminal offence the possession order should only be suspended if there is cogent evidence that the conduct complained of has ceased.
Is the fact that the trial judge cuts and pastes 85 % of one party's closing written submissions into his judgment «cogent evidence» displacing the presumption of judicial integrity which includes impartiality?
What constitutes the «cogent evidence» required to displace it?
The provision of truthful and cogent evidence by a witness, attesting to the commission of a crime, is one of the most important facets of any legal hearing.
This will, however, remain an issue for district judges to evaluate as the real prospect of a surprise inspection may well be sufficient to suggest there is cogent evidence that the tenancy terms will be complied with in the future on this basis.
The tribunal made no reference whatsoever to the cogent evidence of positive good character when setting out its findings on dishonesty.
Reasonableness in this context requires «clear and cogent evidence» that the benefit was commercially reasonable in the circumstances: Potzus v Potzus, 2017 SKCA 15 at paras 67, 72, 91 RFL (7th) 290.
But in our view there was not clear and cogent evidence to support more than this minimal benefit to Baywest.