What's on Practical Law?
Standard of proof
Practical Law UK Practice Note Overview 3-507-2014 (Approx. 12 pages)
Standard of proof
A brief guide to the standard of proof (or burden of proof) that applies in civil cases in England and Wales. It includes authorities in which the courts have considered whether a higher standard of proof is required for particularly serious allegations, and the standard to be applied in quasi-criminal cases.
It also considers the circumstances where a court is unable to make findings of fact and cannot say that any one version of events satisfies the balance of probabilities and it can, therefore, decide the case by resorting to the burden of proof.
Get full access to this document with a free trial
Try free and see for yourself how Practical Law resources can improve productivity, efficiency and response times.
About Practical Law
This document is from Thomson Reuters Practical Law, the legal know-how that goes beyond primary law and traditional legal research to give lawyers a better starting point. We provide standard documents, checklists, legal updates, how-to guides, and more.
Learn more- Expert Guidance
650+ full-time experienced lawyer editors globally create and maintain timely, reliable and accurate resources across all major practice areas.
- Trust
83% of customers are highly satisfied with Practical Law and would recommend to a colleague.
- Improve Response Time
81% of customers agree that Practical Law saves them time.
End of Document
Resource ID 3-507-2014© 2024 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved.