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OUJI-CIV No. 31.3
CONTEMPT OF COURT -- BURDEN OF PROOF
CONTEMPT OF COURT -- BURDEN OF PROOF
In a contempt lawsuit, such as this one, the law provides which par ty must prove certain
things to you. This is called "Burden of Proof."
[In this case [Plaintiff] has the burden of proving [Defendant] willfully disobeyed or resisted a
lawful order or process of the court by clear and convincing evidence. By clear and convincing
evidence, I mean that you must be persuaded, considering all the evidence in the case, that the
propositions upon which the party has the burden of proof are highly probable and free from
serious doubt.]
OR
[In this case [Plaintiff] has the burden of proving [Defendant] willfully disobeyed or resisted a
lawful order or process of the court beyond a reasonable doubt.]
Chapter 31
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