In a civil trial the parties must prove their contentions:
A) beyond a reasonable doubt
B) with all due certainty
C) to the satisfaction of the plaintiff
D) by a preponderance of the evidence
E) unanimously

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In a civil trial, the parties must prove their contentions by a preponderance of the evidence, which means that it is more likely than not that their claims are true. This is a lower standard of proof than beyond a reasonable doubt, which is required in criminal trials.

In a Civil Trial the Parties Must Prove Their Contentions