Proof (Court Proceedure)

A Proof is a part of Court procueedures, within which questions of fact are determined. It is contrasted to a Debate which determines questions of law.

Typically proofs will follow a debate, however a Proof Before Answer can be called when a question of fact must be determined before a question of law.

Typically the Pursuer leads evidence first, followed by the Defender. Following this the Sheriff or Judge will reserve judgement.