Witnesses are weighed, not counted.

Explanation

The credibility and quality of witnesses determines the force of their testimony, not the mere number of them.

Where this applies

• The other side has more witnesses but mine are more credible and knowledgeable.
• They brought in five witnesses but none of them are reliable, while my two witnesses are solid.
• The judge seems to be counting witnesses instead of evaluating their credibility.

See also

• 9.1.8 False in one thing, false in all things.
• 9.1.12 One eye-witness is worth more than ten ear-witnesses.