In a civil matter, facts are proved by the preponderance of evidence on a balance of probabilities except where an allegation of crime is made and it has to be proved beyond reasonable doubt. [Emeka v. Chuba-Ikpeazu (2017) 15 NWLR (Pt. 1589) 345; Ari v. Sabo (2017) LPELR 46288;Interdrill (Nig.) Ltd. v. UBA Plc (2017) 13 NWLR (Pt. 1581) 52 referred to.] (P. 39, paras. B-C)
See, Magaji v. A.P.C (2024) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1918) SC