The Plaintiff's Burden of Proof in a Tort Case Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The plaintiff's burden of proof in a tort case is proof _____.

• A) by a preponderance of the evidence
• B) beyond reasonable doubt
• C) beyond a shadow of a doubt
• D) by the compelling weight of the evidence

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