WESTMINSTER THE THIRD
\wˈɛstmɪnstə ðə θˈɜːd], \wˈɛstmɪnstə ðə θˈɜːd], \w_ˈɛ_s_t_m_ɪ_n_s_t_ə ð_ə θ_ˈɜː_d]\
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or "preponderance of proof' is a phrase constantly used, the meaning of which is wellunderstood and easily defined. It indicates clearly to the jury that the party having theburden of proof will be entitled to their verdict, if, on weighing the evidence in theirminds, they shall find the greater amount of credible evidence sustains the issue whichis to be established before them. Haskins v. Haskius, 9 Gray (Mass.) 39a
By Henry Campbell Black
