What is required to prove a civil claim?

In order to prove a civil claim in Arizona, the plaintiff (the person or entity making the claim) must provide evidence to the court that supports their claim. The evidence must be clear and convincing to the court in order for the claim to succeed. The plaintiff typically must prove four elements to win a civil claim: (1) duty, (2) breach of duty, (3) causation, and (4) damages. Duty is the legal obligation that is owed to the plaintiff by the defendant. Breach of duty is when the defendant does not comply with their legal obligation to the plaintiff. Causation is the connection between the breach of duty and the harm that was done to the plaintiff. Damages are the harm that the plaintiff has sustained due to the injury that was caused by the defendant’s breach of duty. The plaintiff may use testimony, documents, or other physical evidence to support their claim. The evidence must be relevant and reliable to the court in order for it to be admissible. The court will evaluate the evidence and decide if the plaintiff has provided sufficient proof that the defendant was indeed in breach of their duty. If the court finds in favor of the plaintiff, they will award damages that are determined to be fair and appropriate.

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