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The most common context is in the setting of a civil lawsuit. A majority of the evidence must point to the defendant being the cause of whatever loss the plaintiff is claiming. Thus: "The defendant must be proved liable by a preponderance of evidence."
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What does perponderence of evidence mean?
Preponderance of the evidence n. the greater weight of the evidence required in a civil (non-criminal) lawsuit for the trier of fact (jury or judge without a jury) to decide in favor of one side or the other. This preponderance is based on the more convincing evidence and its probable truth or accuracy, and not on the amount of evidence. Thus one clearly knowledgable witness may provide a preponderance of evidence over a dozen witnesses with hazy testimony. Preponderence of the evidence is required in a civil case and is contrasted with "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is legal opinions, the meaning is somewhat subjective. Gerald N. Hill and Kathleen T. Hill www.legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com
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Preponderance in a sentence?
In a civil trial the standard is "preponderance of the evidence" as opposed to a criminal trials "beyond a reasonable doubt".
What is an example of a sentence using the word preponderance?
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What does preponderance mean?
just enough evidence to make it more likely that the plaintiff is correct
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The accused does not have to prove the burden of truth and preponderance in a murder trial.
What is the meaning of preponderance of probabilities?
The preponderance of evidence of the constant harsh and abusive language directed towards Winnebago's employees were unprofessional.
What does it mean to show a preponderance of evidence?
Preponderance means the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance. If 20 things showed you robbed a bank, and 1 thing said you did not, the preponderance of evidence is- you're a bank robber!
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What is preponderance of the evidence?
equivalent to "beyond a reasonable doubt"
The constant harsh and abusive language directed towards the Winnebago employees was unprofessional and was preponderance.?
The constant harsh and abusive language directed towards the Winnebago employees was unprofessional, and was preponderance.
What is the required percentage of proof in civil cases?
A 'Preponderance of the Evidence.'
