Things manifest do not require proof.

Explanation

Plain and obvious facts need not be proved; to require formal evidence of what everyone can see would burden the proceeding without advancing truth.

Where this applies

• They're making me prove something everyone already knows to be true.
• The court is requiring formal evidence of an obvious fact.
• This is common knowledge and shouldn't need to be formally proven.

See also

• 9.3.9 What is clearly apparent needs no proof.
• 9.4.2 That which appears to the court does not need the aid of witnesses.