Preponderance of the evidence definition

Preponderance of the evidence means proof by information that, compared with that opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more probably true than not.

Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight of evidence, or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind.

Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct occurred. The decision-maker shall further recommend what action, if any, is required. If it is determined that sexual harassment occurred, the District will take steps to prevent the recurrence of the harassment and correct its discriminatory effect on the complainant and others if appropriate.

Examples of Preponderance of the evidence in a sentence

• The Chancellor's Office appeal response will include a summary of the issues raised on appeal, a summary of the evidence considered, the Preponderance of the Evidence standard, and the determination(s) reached regarding the issue(s) identified within the written appeal.

• The final investigation report will include a summary of the allegations, the investigation process, the Preponderance of the Evidence standard, a detailed description of the evidence considered, analysis of the evidence including relevant credibility evaluations, and appropriate findings.

• The Preponderance of the Evidence based on the facts available at the time of the decision is the standard for demonstrating facts and reaching conclusions in an investigation that uses these procedures.

• The standard of proof the hearing officer will use is whether each allegation is substantiated by a Preponderance of the Evidence.

• The Chancellor's Office appeal response shall include a summary of the issues raised on appeal, a summary of the evidence considered, the Preponderance of the Evidence standard, and the determination(s) reached regarding the issue(s) identified within the written appeal.

More Definitions of Preponderance of the evidence

Preponderance of the evidence means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not. It is a lower standard of proof than “clear and convincing evidence."

Preponderance of the evidence means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not true. It is a lower standard of proof than “clear and convincing evidence" and is the minimum standard for a finding of responsibility under this chapter.

Preponderance of the evidence means that one party's evidence is more convincing than the other party's.

Preponderance of the evidence in a contested case hearing means, the evidence of one party is more convincing than the evidence of the other party.

Preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that a policy violation occurred.

Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight of the evidence; i.e., that the evidence on one side outweighs, preponderates over, or is more than, the evidence on the other side.

Preponderance of the evidence standard means the greater weight of the evidence (i.e. it is more likely than not that misconduct occurred).