Friday, October 17, 2008

evidence - clear and convincing evidence

Kistler v. State Ethics Commission - Cmwlth. Court - October 17, 2008

http://origin-www.courts.state.pa.us/OpPosting/Cwealth/out/1352CD07_10-17-08.pdf

" Clear and convincing proof is evidence that is so clear, direct, weighty and convincing that it enables the trier of fact to come to a clear conviction, without hesitance, of the truth of the precise facts in issue. In re Adoption of Charles E.D.M., 550 Pa. 595, 708 A.2d 88 (1998)."