3.04 EXPLANATORY: BURDEN OF PROOF (Ordinary Civil Case) is a legal concept used in civil proceedings whereby the plaintiff (claimant) has the responsibility to prove the facts of the case on a balance of probabilities. In other words, they must demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the facts alleged are true. There are two types of burden of proof: the burden of persuasion, which lies with the plaintiff, and the burden of production, which lies with the defendant. The burden of persuasion requires the plaintiff to provide evidence to convince the court that they are right, while the burden of production requires the defendant to respond to the plaintiff’s claims with evidence or rebuttal. In an ordinary civil case, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. In order to succeed, they must be able to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.