Which of the Following Best Defines a Preponderance of the Evidence

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a preponderance of the evidence?

• A) It is a legal standard which transfers the right to adjudicate to a Supreme Court judge.
• B) It is a legal standard that places the burden of proving the facts of the case on one party.
• C) It is a legal standard whereby the evidence is in favor of one party.
• D) It is a legal standard whereby a bare majority of the evidence is sufficient to justify a ruling.

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