Thursday, March 19, 2026

Burden of Proof (Rule 131, Rules of Court)

In civil cases, the party asserting a claim must prove it by a preponderance of evidence (Section 1)—the greater weight of credible evidence.

In criminal cases, the prosecution must establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt (Section 2)—a high threshold to protect the accused.

Courts decide based on what is proven, not what might have actually occurred.



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