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Darlegungslast

Substantiv

partial

burden of proof

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

To the extent that a common law burden of proof is constantly shifting and changing during the course of a given case under different rules of procedure, the concept is inherently broad. Thus, the phrase could be used as an adequate translation for "Darlegungslast" in a looser context.

Definitions of burden of proof

English

the duty of a party in a legal dispute to prove a claim

The plaintiff failed to meet his burden of proof in the copyright infringement action.