burden of proof
Definition
Plaintiff's or the prosecution's obligation to prove a fact with admissible evidence. Burden of proof may shift to the defendant if a prima facie case is established.
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burden of proof is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
burden of proof appears in the definitions of the following terms: alibi, presumption, case in chief, prima facie case, onus probandi, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, fraudulent trading and no evidence
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