Who has the burden of proof in a credit hire claim?
The claimant must prove the need for a hire vehicle, that the hire was reasonable, and the period of hire. If the defendant alleges the claimant could have…
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Who has the burden of proof in a credit hire claim?
The claimant must prove the need for a hire vehicle, that the hire was reasonable, and the period of hire. If the defendant alleges the claimant could have hired more cheaply (the BHR argument), the burden of proving the Basic Hire Rate falls on the defendant with direct evidence of local rates.
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