A level of proof requiring the truth of the facts asserted to be highly probable.
Standard of proof commonly used in civil lawsuits and in regulatory agency cases. It governs the amount of proof that must be offered in order for the plaintiff to win the case.
A standard of proof sometimes used in civil lawsuits and in regulatory agency cases. This standard is a higher than "preponderance of the evidence" but less than "beyond a reasonable doubt." á commercial speech A form of communication that is intended to promote a business or sell a product or service. Forms of commercial speech, including advertising, are entitled to more limited protection under the First Amendment than are forms of political speech.á common law In the United States, law that is derived from judicial decisions based on usage and customs, some of which date to ancient principles recognized in English courts before the American Revolution. Common law should be distinguished from statutory law.
A lesser standard of proof; the degree of certainty required for a finding of Family With Service Needs of the termination of parental rights; proof must establish a firm belief in the facts alleged in the petition.
A high measure or degree of proof that may be required legally to prove a patient’s wishes. A few states require clear and convincing evidence that an incompetent patient would want to refuse life-support before treatment may be stopped unless the patient has completed an advance directive authorized by the state's law.
Proof sufficient to persuade a reasonably minded person.
Evidence indicating that which is to be proven is highly probable or reasonably certain. Greater than preponderance of evidence, which is generally the standard applied in civil trials, but less than the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt required in criminal trials.
Evidence that establishes the reasonable certainty of a claim. It is a standard less than that of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt," but greater than that required by a "preponderance of the evidence" standard.
The level of proof sometimes required in a civil case for the plaintiff to prevail. Is more than a preponderance of the evidence but less than beyond a reasonable doubt.
