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3 00:00:09,949 --> 00:00:12,010 What is preponderance of the evidence?
4 00:00:13,039 --> 00:00:15,100 Imagine you are in a courtroom
5 00:00:15,390 --> 00:00:19,260 and the judge is about to make a decision that could change lives.
6 00:00:19,469 --> 00:00:23,979 The air is thick with anticipation as both sides present their arguments,
7 00:00:24,469 --> 00:00:27,180 but how does the judge determine who is right?
8 00:00:27,430 --> 00:00:31,389 This is where the concept of preponderance of the evidence comes into play.
9 00:00:32,508 --> 00:00:35,148 Preponderance of the evidence is a standard used in
10 00:00:35,148 --> 00:00:39,069 legal proceedings to decide the outcome of civil cases.
11 00:00:39,328 --> 00:00:42,418 It refers to the requirement that one party's evidence
12 00:00:42,418 --> 00:00:45,458 must be more convincing than the other party's evidence.
13 00:00:45,938 --> 00:00:46,699 Essentially,
14 00:00:46,949 --> 00:00:49,508 it means that the evidence presented must show that
15 00:00:49,508 --> 00:00:52,188 something is more likely true than not true,
16 00:00:52,880 --> 00:00:57,549 this standard is often described as a greater than 50% threshold.
17 00:00:58,610 --> 00:00:59,950 In practical terms,
18 00:01:00,220 --> 00:01:01,990 if you think of a balanced scale,
19 00:01:02,279 --> 00:01:05,639 preponderance of the evidence means that one side has tipped the
20 00:01:05,639 --> 00:01:09,470 scale just enough to show that their claims are more credible.
21 00:01:10,040 --> 00:01:13,279 This does not mean that the evidence must be overwhelming.
22 00:01:13,480 --> 00:01:17,559 It simply needs to be more persuasive than the opposing side's evidence.
23 00:01:18,569 --> 00:01:20,519 This standard is different from the higher
24 00:01:20,519 --> 00:01:23,389 standard known as beyond a reasonable doubt,
25 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:25,949 which is used in criminal cases.
26 00:01:26,160 --> 00:01:27,349 In those situations,
27 00:01:27,599 --> 00:01:30,010 the evidence must be so convincing that there
28 00:01:30,010 --> 00:01:33,150 is no reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.
29 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:34,389 In contrast,
30 00:01:34,599 --> 00:01:36,599 preponderance of the evidence allows for
31 00:01:36,599 --> 00:01:39,080 a more balanced assessment in civil matters
32 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:42,559 where the stakes may involve monetary compensation or
33 00:01:42,559 --> 00:01:45,879 other civil remedies rather than criminal penalties.
34 00:01:46,900 --> 00:01:49,730 Understanding preponderance of the evidence is
35 00:01:49,730 --> 00:01:52,720 essential for anyone involved in legal disputes
36 00:01:53,010 --> 00:01:56,379 as it shapes the way cases are argued and decided.
37 00:01:56,970 --> 00:01:59,610 It highlights the importance of presenting clear
38 00:01:59,610 --> 00:02:02,559 and compelling evidence to support one's claims,
39 00:02:02,849 --> 00:02:06,040 ensuring that the truth prevails in the eyes of the law.
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