This meticulous, thorough, and scholarly book provides an understanding of the burden of proof and all it entails, beginning with its historical roots in the court system of ancient Greece. Equally a practical work, it demystifies the theory and workings of the burden of proof in civil trials and how it profoundly shapes litigation practice. The Burden of Proof provides valuable trial skills and knowledge for attorneys through examining standards of proof and common-law and statutory burdens of proof. It guides the reader through the stages of discovery, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and appeals.