In a torts case,

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In a torts case,

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In a torts case, the primary goal is to compensate the victim for the harm they have suffered, rather than to punish the wrongdoer, which differentiates it from criminal cases where the aim can be punishment and the harmed party is considered society at large. The burden of proof in tort cases is "preponderance of the evidence," not "beyond reasonable doubt," which is a higher standard used in criminal cases. The rules of evidence can vary, but the distinction in the question between criminal rules and those followed in tort cases is not accurate as both follow the civil rules of evidence in their respective proceedings.

In a Torts Case