Issues-Affirmative Defenses-Burden of Proof is a legal concept used in civil litigation. It is the process of determining who has the burden of proving a point in a dispute. The three components of this process are: 1. Issues: These are the points raised in the legal dispute that must be proven. Issues can be factual, legal or both. 2. Affirmative Defenses: These are defenses raised by the defendant in response to the issues raised by the plaintiff. 3. Burden of Proof: This is the responsibility of the party that must prove or disprove the issues or defenses in a dispute. The burden of proof is usually determined by which party initiated the action. Types of Burden of Proof: 1. Preponderance of the Evidence: The party with the burden of proof must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that it is more likely than not that their position is correct. 2. Clear and Convincing Evidence: The party with the burden of proof must prove their case by clear and convincing evidence, meaning that it is highly probable that their position is correct. 3. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: The party with the burden of proof must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, meaning that there is no other reasonable explanation for the facts of the case.