Quantum and burden of proof, C6S32 CPRA
Section 32, Canon VI
SECTION 32. Quantum and burden of proof – In administrative disciplinary cases, the complainant has the burden of proof to establish with substantial evidence the allegations against the respondent. Substantial evidence is that amount of relevant evidence which a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to justify a conclusion. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA)
1. Quantum and burden of proof
a. Quantum of proof
Substantial evidence – refers to “that amount of relevant evidence which a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to justify a conclusion.” (CPRA, Section 32, Canon VI)
The quantum of proof required is substantial evidence in administrative cases.
b. Burden of proof
The burden of proof is on the complainant “to establish with substantial evidence the allegations against the respondent.”
