The 'Burden of Proof' Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The 'burden of proof' is:

• A)the obligation of the plaintiff to produce sufficient evidence to establish the truth of his or her version of the facts.
• B)the amount of proof required in a trial for the plaintiff or Crown to prove their case.
• C)the requirement in civil trials that the Crown must prove the defendant's guilt beyond all reasonable doubt.
• D)the requirement in criminal trials that the court must find on the balance of probabilities that the plaintiff has proven his or her version of facts.

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