plaintiff's burden of proof

The plaintiff's burden of proof means they must present enough evidence to convince the court that their claims are true. In a civil case, this generally requires proving their case by a "preponderance of the evidence," meaning it’s more likely than not that what they say is correct. Essentially, they need to show that their version of events is more convincing than the defendant’s. If they meet this burden, the court is more likely to rule in their favor. This standard emphasizes the importance of credible evidence rather than absolute certainty.