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| − | + | The '''burden of proof''' is the responsibility of proving a point which is at issue between contending parties, as in a [[lawsuit]]. This is in contrast to a [[debate]], in which each party must support his contentions. | |
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| + | In certain types of a dispute the ''[[status quo]]'' is often accepted as the norm, and defenders of the norm need not prove that it is true. Challengers to the norm have the burden of proof. | ||
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| + | See [[standard of proof]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:05, April 6, 2008
The burden of proof is the responsibility of proving a point which is at issue between contending parties, as in a lawsuit. This is in contrast to a debate, in which each party must support his contentions.
In certain types of a dispute the status quo is often accepted as the norm, and defenders of the norm need not prove that it is true. Challengers to the norm have the burden of proof.
See standard of proof.