Mary is suing John for failing to pay for the goods he bought from her. Mary has to prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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This statement is incorrect. In a civil case like this one, Mary only has to prove her case by a preponderance of the evidence, which means it is more likely than not that John failed to pay for the goods. The burden of proof is lower than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard used in criminal cases.

Mary Is Suing John for Failing to Pay for the Goods