What is Burden of proof?
The burden of proof allocates the risk when a relevant fact remains unproven. It does not mean one side must prove every detail.
Definition and legal framework
1. Scope The Civil Code states a general rule, and civil procedure regulates evidence. A party generally proves facts on which its favorable legal result depends; presumptions and special statutes can alter this. 2. How it works Identify disputed facts before collecting documents, witnesses or expert material. Admissibility and timely submission matter; repetition does not prove a claim.
Consequences and application
3. Rights, conditions and exceptions The law may provide presumptions or special methods. Lack of one document does not automatically defeat every case. Criminal proof standards should not be conflated with civil procedure. 4. Practical considerations Keep dated contracts, correspondence, payment records and service documents. Map each fact to its legal consequence while respecting evidence deadlines and privacy.