Direct Beats Circumstantial
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Example wrong choices
17220_chapel_robes_notice · EVIDENCE · Choice AThe court must find that Paul did not receive the notice because his denial is direct evidence and Lydia's mailing proof is only circumstantial.
Why it's attractive
The word 'must' turns one witness's denial into a court-commanded result.
Why it's wrong
The word 'must' turns one witness's denial into a court-commanded result.
17220_chapel_robes_notice · EVIDENCE · Choice BPaul now has the burden of persuading the jury that he did not receive the notice.
Why it's attractive
The answer moves the final persuasion burden to Paul.
Why it's wrong
The answer moves the final persuasion burden to Paul.
17220_chapel_robes_notice · EVIDENCE · Choice DThe jury must find that Paul received the notice because Lydia established the mailing presumption.
Why it's attractive
The answer treats mailing proof as a mandatory jury finding after rebuttal.
Why it's wrong
The answer treats mailing proof as a mandatory jury finding after rebuttal.
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