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burden of proof |
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burden of proof, n in criminal cases, the task of the prosecuting officers to demonstrate the actus reus and mens rea of the crime; in litigation, to lay out the facts of the case. See also actus reus and mens rea. burden of proof, n in a legal proceeding, the duty to prove a fact or facts in dispute. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The bill, which would have raised the burdens of proof for alleged fraud by shareholders, was modified and passed despite a veto by former President Bill Clinton. [3] The Civil Rights Act of 1991 established burdens of proof and other procedural requirements in litigating a Title VII action. Sanders Sauls also seemed to conflate the "protest" and "contest" phases of disputing an election in Florida (and the differing burdens of proof required in each phase). |
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