The burden of proof in monetary claims cases | 10 January 2025

The burden of proof is a cornerstone of legal systems around the world, serving as a fundamental principle in the pursuit of justice. It determines which party in a legal dispute is responsible for proving their claims and to what standard. This principle is crucial for ensuring fairness in legal proceedings and plays a pivotal role in both criminal and civil cases.

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Alburo Law
January 10, 2025

Jurisprudence tells us that one who pleads payment has the burden of proving it; the burden rests on the defendant to prove payment, rather than on the plaintiff to prove non-payment.

Navales vs. People of the Philippines; Guillen vs. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 219598 & 220108, August 7, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled that a violation of Procurement Laws by public officers will not automatically result in a conviction under Republic Act No. 3019, also known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. 

It is required that all elements of graft be proven beyond reasonable doubt, not just the deficiencies in the procurement process.

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