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Distinguish between Civil burden of proof and criminal burden of proof.

Distinguish between Civil burden of proof and criminal burden of proof.

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Maurice
(i) Burden of proof in civil cases is borne by the plaintiff i.e. it is the onus of the plaintiff to prove his allegations.

(ii) The standard of proof is on a balance or preponderance of probabilities.

(iii) The burden of proof in criminal cases is borne by the prosecution.

(iv) It is the duty of the prosecution to prove the accused guilty.

(v) The standard of proof is beyond any reasonable doubt or shadow of doubt or shadow
of doubt.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 28, 2018 at 08:43

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