Sameera filed a civil lawsuit against her alcoholic husband for emotional abuse. She stated that her husband humiliated her and verbally abused her under the influence of alcohol. In this scenario, the burden of proof required by Sameera to obtain monetary damages is _____.

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In civil cases, the standard of proof typically required is "a preponderance of the evidence." This means that Sameera must show that it is more likely than not that her allegations of emotional abuse are true. This standard is lower than "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is used in criminal cases, and less stringent than "clear and convincing evidence," which is a higher standard of proof used in some civil cases. "Presumption of innocence" is a principle that applies to criminal defendants, not relevant in this civil lawsuit context.

Sameera Filed a Civil Lawsuit Against Her Alcoholic Husband for Emotional