Standard of proof - basic problems in terms of comparative analysis

Abstract

This contribution presents an overview of how European jurisdictions tackle the key problem of civil procedural law: the standard of proof. In order to arrive at an adequate solution, the contribution evaluates the expert assessments of fourteen law professors and their different perspectives from across the continent and presents the "ideal" picture of standard of proof.

Keywords

• Standard of proof
• assessment of evidence
• burden of proof
• certainty
• conviction
• credibility
• discretion of the court
• preponderance
• probability
• reasoning
• truth
• truthfulness