Section 1–109. [Standard of Proof.]

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 1-109

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

In contested cases, the standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence.