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In the context of the law of evidence, which of the following is true for burden of proof in civil…

Civil cases ordinarily use a preponderance of probabilities, while criminal guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. In a civil case, the court asks whether the…

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In the context of the law of evidence, which of the following is true for burden of proof in civil cases and criminal cases?

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Civil cases ordinarily use a preponderance of probabilities, while criminal guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. In a civil case, the court asks whether the asserted fact is more probable than its alternative. Criminal conviction requires the higher standard because the accused's liberty is at stake.

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