When One Person Is Suing Another in a Civil Matter

question 18

True/False

When one person is suing another in a civil matter, the judge must be satisfied about the outcome on the balance of probabilities.

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Definitions:

Improper Threat

A form of coercion that is illegitimate or unethical, used to induce another party to act in a manner they otherwise would not.

Assertion

An assertive declaration of truth or conviction.

Mutual Mistake

A legal concept where both parties involved in a contract have a misunderstanding about an essential fact of the agreement, potentially making the contract voidable.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would exchange hands between a willing buyer and seller, each having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts, and neither being under compulsion to transact.