In Civil Cases the Standard of Proof Used by State

question 23

True/False

In civil cases the standard of proof used by state trial courts is a preponderance of the evidence,while in federal trial court the standard of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Maslow's Hierarchy

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