Kendall brought a negligence action against Kenny in civil court. The burden is on the plaintiff to prove that the defendant is liable or responsible based on _____.

In a civil negligence case, the plaintiff must prove liability by a preponderance of the evidence. This means the evidence must show that it is more likely than not that the defendant is responsible. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the higher standard used in criminal cases, while probable cause and the reasonable-person standard serve different purposes.

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