• MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Well, nobody can force you to speak, that’s something you’ll have to do willingly. So IMO, the right to silence is one of the things that is universal to existence, regardless of law.

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      1 year ago

      Yes, but in a civil case this may turn the favours against you. Even though you may not incriminate yourself, the judge may rule for the other party, as there is no burden of proof, but only of probability.

      Of course, a paper contract especially ruling 42k in black and white will be of more weight than a verbal contract.