Assumption: "If I don't produce certain documents, the court just has less information."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People think withholding documents simply leaves a gap in the evidence with no consequence.
Court Reality
The court can draw inferences from missing documents. In LE v EL the judge considered that management accounts which existed but were not produced could suggest the business was doing better than forecast.
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The Gap?
"If I don't produce certain documents, the court just has less information."
Court Reality
The court can draw inferences from missing documents. In LE v EL the judge considered that management accounts which existed but were not produced could suggest the business was doing better than forecast.
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