burden shifting

burden shifting definition - legal

v

The shifting of the burden of proof from one party to another at trial, after each party presents sufficient evidence to initially persuade the fact-finder of the truth or falsehood of a disputed fact or assertion, the burden shifts to the other party to disprove such fact or assertion.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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