burden of production

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The duty upon a party in a legal proceeding to introduce enough evidence relating to an assertion of fact to have the issue be considered by the fact-finder rather than summarily dismissed or decided; part of the burden of proof.

Word forms

burden of production burdens of production
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