Preponderance of Evidence · Anelia Sutton

Preponderance of Evidence

Preponderance of Evidence means the greater weight of the evidence — enough to show that something is more likely true than not true. In civil cases, this is the standard of proof that decides who wins: the side with the stronger, more convincing evidence, even if just by 51%.

Homework Assignment:

Watch a real court case on TV or YouTube

Then describe:

1️⃣ The facts of the case (what happened)

2️⃣ The verdict (the outcome)

Listen carefully to what each side presents as evidence. Notice which facts persuaded the judge or jury and why.

This exercise will train you to become obsessed with evidence. Because in law, what you believe doesn’t matter. It is all about what you can prove does.

Let’s go!

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