In Addington v. Texas, a young man fought being involuntarily committed, arguing that the standard for showing that a person is mentally ill was unclear and unfair. As a result, the standard for committing a person was revised to:

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In Addington v. Texas, the court ruled that the previous standard for involuntary commitment was too vague and could result in a person being committed without sufficient evidence of mental illness. The court then established a new standard requiring "clear and convincing" proof that the person is mentally ill before they can be involuntarily committed. This higher standard helps to protect the civil liberties of individuals and ensure that they are not wrongly deprived of their freedom.

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