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How does the court determine the preponderance of evidence in civil cases?
How does the court determine the preponderance of evidence in civil cases?
- By considering all facts and circumstances of the case, witnesses' manner of testifying, and their means and opportunity of knowing the facts. (correct)
- By evaluating the accused's plea of not guilty and the presence of circumstantial evidence.
- By considering the accused's extrajudicial confession and the testimony of character witnesses.
- By examining the accused's personal credibility and interest in the case.
What does 'proof beyond reasonable doubt' mean in criminal cases?
What does 'proof beyond reasonable doubt' mean in criminal cases?
- The accused must provide an extrajudicial confession that is corroborated by other evidence.
- The accused is entitled to an acquittal even if there is strong circumstantial evidence against them.
- The guilt of the accused must be shown to an absolute certainty, excluding any possibility of error. (correct)
- Moral certainty is required to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
In a criminal case, what is required to convict an accused based on an extrajudicial confession?
In a criminal case, what is required to convict an accused based on an extrajudicial confession?
- A strong alibi presented by the accused to support the confession.
- Sole reliance on the accused's confession without any additional evidence.
- Corroboration by evidence of corpus delicti. (correct)
- Presentation of character witnesses who vouch for the accused's honesty.
What role does the court play in determining the weight of evidence in civil cases?
What role does the court play in determining the weight of evidence in civil cases?
What type of proof is required for conviction in a criminal case?
What type of proof is required for conviction in a criminal case?
What happens if an extrajudicial confession is not corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti in a criminal case?
What happens if an extrajudicial confession is not corroborated by evidence of corpus delicti in a criminal case?
In determining where the preponderance or superior weight of evidence on the issues involved lies, what does the court consider?
In determining where the preponderance or superior weight of evidence on the issues involved lies, what does the court consider?
'Extrajudicial confession, not sufficient ground for conviction', what is required to make it a sufficient ground for conviction?
'Extrajudicial confession, not sufficient ground for conviction', what is required to make it a sufficient ground for conviction?
In civil cases, a party having the burden of proof must establish his or her case by _____________.
In civil cases, a party having the burden of proof must establish his or her case by _____________.
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