Is it within the trial judge's rights to order further evidence to be called for his own satisfaction?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Cleary v. Hite, 1921 CanLII 124 (SK QB):
In his reasons for making the said order the learned Judge states: It appears to be within the discretion of the trial Judge at any period m a case to allow further evidence to be called for his own satisfaction on application for leave by either party even though he is doubtful whether the party is entitled to put in such evidence as a matter of light. Budd v. Davison, 29 W.R. 192.
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