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onus probandi
by MaxEntropy_Man Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:30 am
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophic_burden_of_proof
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Re: onus probandi
by FluteHolder Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:16 am
The burden of proof (Latin: onus probandi) is the imperative on a party in a trial to produce the evidence that will shift the conclusion away from the default position to one's own position.
The burden of proof is often associated with the Latin maxim semper necessitas probandi incumbit ei qui agit, the best translation of which seems to be: "the necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays charges."[1]
He who does not carry the burden of proof carries the benefit of assumption, meaning he needs no evidence to support his claim. Fulfilling the burden of proof effectively captures the benefit of assumption, passing the burden of proof off to another party.
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So, in accusing 'Modi' for Godhra or 'SG' for being a charlatan, the burden of proof lies with the accuser...
The burden of proof is often associated with the Latin maxim semper necessitas probandi incumbit ei qui agit, the best translation of which seems to be: "the necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays charges."[1]
He who does not carry the burden of proof carries the benefit of assumption, meaning he needs no evidence to support his claim. Fulfilling the burden of proof effectively captures the benefit of assumption, passing the burden of proof off to another party.
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So, in accusing 'Modi' for Godhra or 'SG' for being a charlatan, the burden of proof lies with the accuser...
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Re: onus probandi
by Hellsangel Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:21 am
A day in the life of an Ishabot....FluteHolder wrote:The burden of proof (Latin: onus probandi) is the imperative on a party in a trial to produce the evidence that will shift the conclusion away from the default position to one's own position.
The burden of proof is often associated with the Latin maxim semper necessitas probandi incumbit ei qui agit, the best translation of which seems to be: "the necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays charges."[1]
He who does not carry the burden of proof carries the benefit of assumption, meaning he needs no evidence to support his claim. Fulfilling the burden of proof effectively captures the benefit of assumption, passing the burden of proof off to another party.
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So, in accusing 'Modi' for Godhra or 'SG' for being a charlatan, the burden of proof lies with the accuser...
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