Which of the following is correct with respect to the function of our court system?
A) The court must be satisfied that it was more probable that the accused committed the crime than not.
B) The court must be satisfied that the plaintiff's position is correct on the balance of probabilities.
C) A jury can only be used in a criminal matter.
D) A victim is the plaintiff in a criminal matter.
E) The victim of the crime is the one who prosecutes the action in the court.

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The correct statement regarding the function of our court system is B) The court must be satisfied that the plaintiff's position is correct on the balance of probabilities. This standard is specifically used in civil cases to determine the outcome based on which party's argument is more likely to be true.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Function