Burden of proof requires the party asserting contested facts to prove their existence to obtain judicial relief. The burden of proof rests on any party who desires a court to adjudicate a legal right or liability dependent on facts they assert; that party must prove ... Summary
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Burden of proof requires the party asserting contested facts to prove their existence to obtain judicial relief.
The burden of proof rests on any party who desires a court to adjudicate a legal right or liability dependent on facts they assert; that party must prove the existence of those facts, as illustrated by a complainant alleging a crime or a claimant asserting title to land when those facts are denied.
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