Shifting the Burden of Proof

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The result of the plaintiff in a lawsuit meeting its burden of proof in the case, in effect placing the burden with the defendant, at which time it presents a defense. there may be shifts of burden of proof on specific factual issues during a trial, which may impact the opposing parties and their need to produce evidence.

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