Shifting the burden of proof

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004537",
  "term": "Shifting the burden of proof",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The transfer of the responsibility to prove a particular fact or element of a case from one party to another during a legal proceeding. Initially, the burden of proof rests with the party making an assertion, but it may shift if that party presents sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case. The opposing party then bears the burden of presenting evidence to rebut the initial claim or prove an affirmative defense.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/shifting-the-burden-of-proof/"
}