shifting of burden of proof
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The passing of the burden of proof in the sense of the duty of producing evidence to meet the evidence produced, or the prima facie case made by one's adversary, from side to side as the trial of the case progresses and evidence is introduced by the respective parties. 29 Am J2d Ev § 124.
The ultimate burden of proof, that is, the burden of establishing the truth of a given proposition by the quantum of proof required by law never shifts. 29 Am J2d Ev § 124.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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