IEA Section 102 — On whom burden of proof lies

Summary

The person who would lose a case if neither side presented any evidence is the one who has the responsibility to prove their side. This means the burden of proof falls on the party who needs to provide evidence to avoid losing.

Official Text

The burden of proof in a suit or proceeding lies on that person who would fail if no evidence at all were given on either side.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §105 — On whom burden of proof lies