The degree to which a point must be proven. In a civil case, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, and common standards include "preponderance of evidence" or "clear and convincing evidence." In a criminal case, the burden of proof rests with the prosecution who must meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt."
or burden of proof. Degree of proof required in a specific kind of case to prevail.
the burden of proof required to prove a particular type of case.
Degree of proof required in a specific kind of case to prevail. In a majority of civil cases, it is proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
Degree of proof required. In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove someone's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." Some legal scholars say that means 95 to 99 percent certainty. In some cases, the standard is "clear and convincing," but the majority of lawsuits require "proof by a preponderance of the evidence," or 50 percent plus.
The burden of proof required in particular types of cases.
Degree of proof required. In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove a defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." The majority of civil lawsuits require proof "by a preponderance of the evidence" (50 percent plus), but in some the standard is higher and requires "clear and convincing" proof.
Indicates the degree to which the point must be proven. In a civil case, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, who must establish his or her case by such standards of proof as a "preponderance of evidence" or "clear and convincing evidence." (See burden of proof.)
