Which of the following is TRUE concerning civil cases in the United States?
A. The jury must find the defendant innocent "beyond a reasonable doubt."
B. The burden of proof can lie on the plaintiff or the defendant.
C. The defendant is "guilty until proven innocent."
D. The burden of proof lies only on the plaintiff.
Answer (1)
In civil cases in the U.S., the burden of proof can shift between the plaintiff and the defendant as necessary. Unlike criminal cases where guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, civil cases operate on a lower standard. The statement that the burden of proof can lie on either party is accurate. ;
