California · Evidence Code

EVID §190: “Proof” is the establishment by evidence of a requisite degree of belief concerning a fact in the mind of the trier of fact or the court.

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A legal definition stating that 'proof' means evidence presented to establish a required level of belief about a fact in the mind of a judge or jury.

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“Proof” is the establishment by evidence of a requisite degree of belief concerning a fact in the mind of the trier of fact or the court.

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