The Litigant Has the Responsibility, Called ___________, to Persuade the Trier

question 32

Multiple Choice

The litigant has the responsibility, called ___________, to persuade the trier of fact that the allegations made against the other party to the action are true.

• A) burden of proof
• B) preponderance of evidence
• C) innocent until proven guilty
• D) expo facto

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Definitions:

Digestive

Pertaining to digestion.

Preicteric

Referring to the initial phase of a disease, particularly liver disease, that occurs before the onset of jaundice, where the skin turns yellow.

Jaundice

A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an increase in bilirubin in the bloodstream.

Integumentary

The skin; a covering.