The truth is more time consuming to prove
(1) Integrity is the foundation of any system of law.
An adversarial process can have general integrity when both sides demonstrate willingness to share evidence, follow guidelines of debate and accept rulings from an arbitrator in a good-faith effort to arrive at either the truth or a mutually equitable outcome.
(2) An honorable presentation of the case measures both sides of the argument with a consistent set of principles.
Failure to present principles in accordance with observation or to try them unequally can weaken a case.
(3) Lies, on their own, are not sufficient evidence of a crime though in some situations they may themselves be a crime - making false statements, fraud, false advertising, perjury.
(3) However, lies may indicate that the defendant knows s/he is guilty, and the prosecution may rely on the fact that the defendant has lied alongside other evidence.
The lawyers will usually agree to seek a mutually equitable outcome.
(4) They make more money this way. There is only one truth and there endless possible lies.
(5) This conflicts with my needs.
(6) I need the truth, otherwise I lose my wealth. Therein the Court lays its eggs of abuse!
Without the truth we get Innjustice.
From a court we need Justice, not arbitration.
A thought from Don Wesley 1933, Jan 7, 2011
