If someone is sued in a civil suit, such as in tort for hitting someone on the head with a stick, to find the wrongdoer liable, the jury must find that the injured party was favored by:

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In civil suits, the burden of proof is based on the preponderance of the evidence, which means that the injured party needs to prove that it is more likely than not that the wrongdoing occurred. This standard of proof is lower than the criminal standard of evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Therefore, the best choice is C - the preponderance of the evidence.

If Someone Is Sued in a Civil Suit, Such as in Tort