Civil Trial Standard Explained

Summary

In civil trials, the standard of proof is preponderance of the evidence, meaning the jury must find it more likely than not that the event occurred. This differs from criminal trials, which require proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In the scenario provided, the jurys decision in favor of Dale, despite believing she probably assaulted Ming, indicates it was a civil trial.

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Since the jury concluded that Dale "probably" assaulted Ming, yet voted in Dale's favor, it indicates the standard of proof used was "preponderance of the evidence," typically found in civil trials. Thus, the correct answer is:
A) This must have been a civil trial.
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