Burden of Persuasion

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Burden of Persuasion?

Refers to the party's duty to convince the fact-finder to view the facts in a way that favors that party. It is the obligation of a party to introduce evidence that persuades the fact-finder, by the applicable standard of proof, that a particular proposition of fact is true.

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