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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Onus of Proof
The onus of proof refers to the obligation placed upon a party in legal proceedings to prove a particular fact or issue.
It is another expression for the *burden of proof.
In criminal cases, the prosecution generally bears the onus of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
In civil cases, the claimant usually bears the onus of proving the claim on the balance of probabilities.
In some situations, the burden may shift from one party to another depending on presumptions, statutory provisions, or evidential matters raised during the case.
The onus of proof refers to the obligation placed upon a party in legal proceedings to prove a particular fact or issue.
It is another expression for the *burden of proof.
In criminal cases, the prosecution generally bears the onus of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
In civil cases, the claimant usually bears the onus of proving the claim on the balance of probabilities.
In some situations, the burden may shift from one party to another depending on presumptions, statutory provisions, or evidential matters raised during the case.
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