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2025See id.; see also Mack v. Ashlock, 112 Nev. 1062, 1066 , 921 P.2d 1258, 1261 (1996) (explaining that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard generally governs civil matters, including child custody determinations).

2025See id.; see also Mack v. Ashlock, 112 Nev. 1062, 1066 , 921 P.2d 1258, 1261 (1996) (explaining that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard generally governs civil matters, including child custody determinations).

2019In United States v. Mastrangelo, for example, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit opined that the preponderance standard is more suitable because "waiver by misconduct is an issue distinct from the underlying right of confrontation" and a higher standard "might encourage behavior which strikes at the heart of the system of justice itself." 693 F.2d 269 , 273 (2d Cir. 1982) ; see also United States v. White, 116 F.3d 903 , 912 (D.C.

2019In United States v. Mastrangelo, for example, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit opined that the preponderance standard is more suitable because "waiver by misconduct is an issue distinct from the underlying right of confrontation" and a higher standard "might encourage behavior which strikes at the heart of the system of justice itself." 693 F.2d 269, 273 (2d Cir. 1982); see also United States v. White, 116 F.3d 903, 912 (D.C.

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 305 Conn. 412 , 45 A.3d 605 , 615-16 (2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012).

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019In United States v. Mastrangelo, for example, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit opined that the preponderance standard is more suitable because "waiver by misconduct is an issue distinct from the underlying right of confrontation" and a higher standard "might encourage behavior which strikes at the heart of the system of justice itself." 693 F.2d 269 , 273 (2d Cir. 1982) ; see also United States v. White, 116 F.3d 903 , 912 (D.C.

2019In United States v. Mastrangelo, for example, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit opined that the preponderance standard is more suitable because "waiver by misconduct is an issue distinct from the underlying right of confrontation" and a higher standard "might encourage behavior which strikes at the heart of the system of justice itself." 693 F.2d 269, 273 (2d Cir. 1982); see also United States v. White, 116 F.3d 903, 912 (D.C.

2018Although some courts have applied a preponderance of the evidence standard, see Ewert v. Chirpich, 169 Minn. 386 , 211 N.W. 306 , 307 (1926), most courts that have reviewed this issue have applied the clear and convincing evidence standard, see In re Wills, 126 B.R. 489 , 497 (Bankr.

2018Although some courts have applied a preponderance of the evidence standard, see Ewert v. Chirpich, 169 Minn. 386 , 211 N.W. 306 , 307 (1926), most courts that have reviewed this issue have applied the clear and convincing evidence standard, see In re Wills, 126 B.R. 489 , 497 (Bankr.

2018Although some courts have applied a preponderance of the evidence standard, see Ewert v. Chirpich, 211 N.W. 306, 307 (Minn. 1926), most courts that have reviewed this issue have applied the clear and convincing evidence standard, see In re Wills, 126 B.R. 489, 497 (Bankr.

2018Although some courts have applied a preponderance of the evidence standard, see Ewert v. Chirpich, 169 Minn. 386 , 211 N.W. 306 , 307 (1926), most courts that have reviewed this issue have applied the clear and convincing evidence standard, see In re Wills, 126 B.R. 489 , 497 (Bankr.

2016Chief among those protections is a heightened burden of proof, meaning the State must prove its case for involuntary commitment by "greater than the preponderance- of-the-evidence standard applicable to other categories of civil cases." Id. at 432-33 .

2016Chief among those protections is a heightened burden of proof, meaning the State must prove its case for involuntary commitment by "greater than the preponderance- of-the-evidence standard applicable to other categories of civil cases." Id. at 432-33.

2020See B.R.L.F. v. Sarceno Zuniga, 200 A.3d 770, 776 (D.C. 2019) (holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when a court is determining whether to make the SIJ predicate finding that reunification with a parent is not viable); Romero, 205 A.3d at 912-13 (concluding that, "because [SW] proceedings do not involve any termination of parental rights," the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies).

2020See B.R.L.F. v. Sarceno Zuniga, 200 A.3d 770, 776 (D.C. 2019) (holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when a court is determining whether to make the SIJ predicate finding that reunification with a parent is not viable); Romero, 205 A.3d at 912-13 (concluding that, "because [SW] proceedings do not involve any termination of parental rights," the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies).

2020See B.R.L.F. v. Sarceno Zuniga, 200 A.3d 770, 776 (D.C. 2019) (holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when a court is determining whether to make the SIJ predicate finding that reunification with a parent is not viable); Romero, 205 A.3d at 912-13 (concluding that, "because [SW] proceedings do not involve any termination of parental rights," the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies).

2020See B.R.L.F. v. Sarceno Zuniga, 200 A.3d 770, 776 (D.C. 2019) (holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when a court is determining whether to make the SIJ predicate finding that reunification with a parent is not viable); Romero, 205 A.3d at 912-13 (concluding that, "because [SW] proceedings do not involve any termination of parental rights," the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies).

2013See, e.g., In re Estate of Peterson, 77 Nev. at 111 , 360 P.2d at 271 (approving of a jury instruction stating the presumption of undue influence could be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence); In re Estate of Abel, 30 Nev. 93, 103 , 93 P. 227 , 230 (1908) (explaining a finding of undue influence will not be overturned if supported by substantial but conflicting evidence).

2013See, e.g., In re Estate of Peterson, 77 Nev. at 111 , 360 P.2d at 271 (approving of a jury instruction stating the presumption of undue influence could be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence); In re Estate of Abel, 30 Nev. 93, 103 , 93 P. 227 , 230 (1908) (explaining a finding of undue influence will not be overturned if supported by substantial but conflicting evidence).

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 305 Conn. 412 , 45 A.3d 605 , 615-16 (2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012).

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2022Jacksonville has established for itself a "position[] of permanence in this court's jurisprudence." Miller v. Burk, 124 Nev. 579, 597 , 188 P.3d 1112, 1124 (2008).

2022Jacksonville has established for itself a "position[] of permanence in this court's jurisprudence." Miller v. Burk, 124 Nev. 579, 597 , 188 P.3d 1112, 1124 (2008).

2022It argues the hearing officer committed clear error by relying on Administrative Regulation (AR) 339; failing to make findings of fact regarding each regulation it charged Navarrete with violating; and applying a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard to the first step of its analysis under the O'Keefe v. State, Department of Motor Vehicles, 134 Nev. 752 , 431 P.3d 350 (2018) reasonableness test.

2022The hearing officer correctly applied a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard of proof In O'Keefe, this court set out a three-part test a hearing officer is to employ when determining whether an agency's disciplinary decision is reasonable. 134 Nev. at 759, 431 P.3d at 356 .

2021The preponderance of the evidence standard requires the trier of fact "to find that the existence of the contested fact is more probable than its nonexistence." Abbott v. State, 122 Nev. 715, 734, 138 P.3d 462, 475 (2006) (internal quotation marks omitted).

2021The preponderance of the evidence standard requires the trier of fact "to find that the existence of the contested fact is more probable than its nonexistence." Abbott v. State, 122 Nev. 715, 734, 138 P.3d 462, 475 (2006) (internal quotation marks omitted).

2020See Pack v. LaTourette, 128 Nev. 264, 267 , 277 P.3d 1246, 1248 (2012) (recognizing that this court will affirm the district court's judgment if the district court reached the right result); Bet.singer v. D.R.

2020See Pack v. LaTourette, 128 Nev. 264, 267 , 277 P.3d 1246, 1248 (2012) (recognizing that this court will affirm the district court's judgment if the district court reached the right result); Bet.singer v. D.R.

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2014Constr., 126 Nev. at , 240 P.3d at 1043 .

2014Constr., 126 Nev. at , 240 P.3d at 1043.

2014Nellis Motors v. State, Dep't of Motor Vehicles, 124 Nev. 1263, SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 8 (0) I 947A e 1268, 197 P.3d 1061, 1065 (2008).

2014Nellis Motors v. State, Dep't of Motor Vehicles, 124 Nev. 1263, SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 8 (0) I 947A e 1268, 197 P.3d 1061, 1065 (2008).

2010Irving v. Irving, 122 Nev. 494, 497 , 134 P.3d 718, 720 (2006). “ ‘[Preponderance of the evidence’ merely refers to ‘[t]he greater weight of the evidence.’ ” McClanahan v. Raley’s, Inc., 117 Nev. 921, 925-26 , 34 P.3d 573, 576 (2001) (quoting Black’s Law Dictionary 1201 (7th ed. 1999)).

2010Irving v. Irving, 122 Nev. 494, 497 , 134 P.3d 718, 720 (2006). “ ‘[Preponderance of the evidence’ merely refers to ‘[t]he greater weight of the evidence.’ ” McClanahan v. Raley’s, Inc., 117 Nev. 921, 925-26 , 34 P.3d 573, 576 (2001) (quoting Black’s Law Dictionary 1201 (7th ed. 1999)).

2010Irving v. Irving, 122 Nev. 494, 497 , 134 P.3d 718, 720 (2006). “ ‘[Preponderance of the evidence’ merely refers to ‘[t]he greater weight of the evidence.’ ” McClanahan v. Raley’s, Inc., 117 Nev. 921, 925-26 , 34 P.3d 573, 576 (2001) (quoting Black’s Law Dictionary 1201 (7th ed. 1999)).

2010Irving v. Irving, 122 Nev. 494, 497 , 134 P.3d 718, 720 (2006). “ ‘[Preponderance of the evidence’ merely refers to ‘[t]he greater weight of the evidence.’ ” McClanahan v. Raley’s, Inc., 117 Nev. 921, 925-26 , 34 P.3d 573, 576 (2001) (quoting Black’s Law Dictionary 1201 (7th ed. 1999)).

2008See, e.g., Love v. State, 111 Nev. 545, 549 , 893 P.2d 376, 379 (1995) (holding that because the procuring agent defense negates an element of the crime, the State is required to disprove agency beyond a reasonable doubt); Barone v. State, 109 Nev. 778, 780-81 , 858 P.2d 27, 28-29 (1993) (holding that the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the killing was not justified based on self-defense). 95 S.W.3d 648, 650 (Tex. Ct. App. 2002).

2008See, e.g., Love v. State, 111 Nev. 545, 549 , 893 P.2d 376, 379 (1995) (holding that because the procuring agent defense negates an element of the crime, the State is required to disprove agency beyond a reasonable doubt); Barone v. State, 109 Nev. 778, 780-81 , 858 P.2d 27, 28-29 (1993) (holding that the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the killing was not justified based on self-defense). 95 S.W.3d 648, 650 (Tex. Ct. App. 2002).

2008See, e.g., Love v. State, 111 Nev. 545, 549 , 893 P.2d 376, 379 (1995) (holding that because the procuring agent defense negates an element of the crime, the State is required to disprove agency beyond a reasonable doubt); Barone v. State, 109 Nev. 778, 780-81 , 858 P.2d 27, 28-29 (1993) (holding that the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the killing was not justified based on self-defense). 95 S.W.3d 648, 650 (Tex. Ct. App. 2002).

2008See, e.g., Love v. State, 111 Nev. 545, 549 , 893 P.2d 376, 379 (1995) (holding that because the procuring agent defense negates an element of the crime, the State is required to disprove agency beyond a reasonable doubt); Barone v. State, 109 Nev. 778, 780-81 , 858 P.2d 27, 28-29 (1993) (holding that the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the killing was not justified based on self-defense). 95 S.W.3d 648, 650 (Tex. Ct. App. 2002).

2008See, e.g., Love v. State, 111 Nev. 545, 549 , 893 P.2d 376, 379 (1995) (holding that because the procuring agent defense negates an element of the crime, the State is required to disprove agency beyond a reasonable doubt); Barone v. State, 109 Nev. 778, 780-81 , 858 P.2d 27, 28-29 (1993) (holding that the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the killing was not justified based on self-defense). 95 S.W.3d 648, 650 (Tex. Ct. App. 2002).

1999In Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 432-33 (1979), the Supreme Court explained that in order to satisfy due process, instructions on the clear and convincing standard need only “inform the factfinder that the proof must be greater than the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applicable to other categories of civil cases.” Consistent with this teaching, in Topaz Mutual Co. v. Marsh, 108 Nev. 845, 850-51 , 839 P.2d 606, 610 (1992), we concluded that the identical clear and convincing instruction at issue in the present case was sufficient to ameliorate an otherwise erroneous instruction that

1999In Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 432-33 (1979), the Supreme Court explained that in order to satisfy due process, instructions on the clear and convincing standard need only “inform the factfinder that the proof must be greater than the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applicable to other categories of civil cases.” Consistent with this teaching, in Topaz Mutual Co. v. Marsh, 108 Nev. 845, 850-51 , 839 P.2d 606, 610 (1992), we concluded that the identical clear and convincing instruction at issue in the present case was sufficient to ameliorate an otherwise erroneous instruction that