Contract Glossary
Burden of Proof
Definition
The obligation to prove your claims in a dispute. In contract cases, the person claiming a breach usually has the burden of proving it happened. If you can't prove it, you lose, even if the breach actually occurred.
In Practice
You claim a client breached your freelance contract by not paying. The burden of proof is on you: you need to show the contract existed, you performed your obligations, the client didn't pay, and you suffered damages. Keep invoices, signed contracts, email confirmations, and delivery records. Without evidence, your claim goes nowhere.
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