______ defenses are defenses in which the defendant typically possesses the burden of production as well as the burden of persuasion.
A) Affirmative
B) Positive
C) Burden
D) Optimal

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Affirmative defenses require the defendant to prove, or meet the burden of production and persuasion, that there is a reason they should not be held liable for the alleged harm, even if the plaintiff's claims are true. Examples include self-defense, consent, and statute of limitations.

______ Defenses Are Defenses in Which the Defendant Typically Possesses