What is the test for assessing credibility for a trier of fact?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Pinsonneault v Courtney, 2022 BCSC 120 (CanLII):
The matter of assessing credibility is a notoriously challenging task for a trier of fact. Much commentary has been offered about the difficulty that poses for a trial judge. A useful and oft-quoted observation is found in Bradshaw v. Stenner, 2010 BCSC 1398, a decision of Justice Dillon:
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