The burden of proof is the duty of a party in a trial to substantiate an allegation or issue to avoid dismissal or convince the court of the truth of a claim, essential in both civil and criminal lawsuits.
A Directed Verdict is a verdict rendered by a jury at the direction of the trial judge. This usually occurs when one party has not met the legal requirements to proceed with their case or defense.
The term 'prima facie' refers to something that appears to be true at first glance and can be accepted until disproved or rebutted. It describes a circumstance or evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless contradicted by further evidence.
