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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 Court's holding emphasized the procedural manner in which succession arises, and the resultant evidentiary burden that is created. Thus, Mattco's cause of action is analogous to a legal malpractice case in which an attorney is accused of losing a plaintiff's case through negligence, and the same evidentiary burden applies. The 10th Circuit found Colorado had met its evidentiary burden by showing the core deposit intangible had an ascertainable value that was independent of goodwill and a limited useful life, the length of which could be ascertained with reasonable accuracy. |
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