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CIVJIG 14.15 Burden of Proof

Deciding the issues in a case

You will be asked to answer "yes" or "no" to some questions on the verdict form.

The greater weight of the evidence must support a "yes" answer.

This means that all of the evidence, regardless of which party produced it, must lead you to believe that the
claim is more likely true than not true.

Greater weight of the evidence does not necessarily mean the greater number of witnesses or the greater
volume of evidence.

Any believable evidence may be enough to prove that a claim is more likely true than not.