In civil cases, the burden is on the plaintiff, and the standard that must be met is known as
A) preponderance of the evidence.
B) beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) without any doubt.
D) overwhelming proof.

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In civil cases, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to prove their case, and the standard that must be met is known as "preponderance of the evidence." This means that the plaintiff's evidence must be more convincing than the defendant's evidence, by a slight margin. It is a lower standard than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard used in criminal cases. The other choices (B, C, and D) are not applicable to civil cases.

In Civil Cases, the Burden Is on the Plaintiff, and the Standard