The burden of proof required in civil cases. A lesser burden than required in criminal cases.
evidence as a whole which shows the fact is more likely than not.
The greater weight (in terms of quality, not quantity) of evidence, or that evidence which is more believable and convincing.
Greater weight of evidence, or evidence that is more credible and convincing. Refers to the amount of proof required to win in a civil case. It is that degree of proof that is more probable than not. A lower standard than that which is required in criminal cases.
The general standard of proof in civil cases. The weight of evidence presented by one side is more convincing to the trier of facts than the evidence presented by the opposing side.
evidence of greater weight or more convincing than the opposing evidence; evidence more credible and convincing, more reasonable and probable, and can be circumstantial in nature.
Greater weight of evidence, a common standard of proof in civil cases. Jury is instructed to find for the party which has the stronger evidence, however slight that may be. Compare clear and convincing evidence.
The relative weight, credit and value of the evidence presented by adversaries in a trial. In a civil trial, the jury is charged with reaching a verdict based on this standard, as opposed to the "reasonable doubt" standard in a criminal trial.
The persuasive evidence which is necessary to prove one's case in a civil lawsuit.
a standard of judging evidence by which the judge or the jury determines whether an issue of fact is more probable than not probable.
Level of proof required to prevail in most civil cases in which the judge or jury must only be persuaded that the facts are probably true or probably not true. Does not require absolute proof.~ to the top
the standard by which the plaintiff in a civil case must prove its allegations against a defendant; essentially means that there is a greater likelihood of the allegations being true than not
The greater weight of evidence, or evidence that is more credible and convincing to the mind, but not necessarily the greater number of witnesses.