“Burden of proof”
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The obligation of a party to establish a fact by presenting evidence in support of that fact.
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New Zealand
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The responsibility to prove a disputed allegation or charge.
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United States
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The duty to prove disputed facts. In civil cases, a plaintiff generally has the burden of proving his or her case. In criminal cases, the government has the burden of proving the defendant's guilt. (See standard of proof.).
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