Burden of proof

Burden of proof

Burden of proof refers to the responsibility, in a lawsuit, to present sufficient evidence for or against disputed facts. In civil cases, the plaintiff has the burden of proof, meaning that it's the plaintiff's responsibility to prove his or her case.

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