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1.5 Claims and Defenses
1.5 Claims and Defenses
To help you follow the evidence, I will give you a brief summary of the positions of the parties:
The plaintiff asserts that [plaintiff’s claims]. The plaintiff has the burden of proving these claims.
The defendant denies those claims [and also contends that [defendant’s counterclaims and/or affirmative defenses]]. [The defendant has the burden of proof on these [counterclaims and/or affirmative defenses.]]
[The plaintiff denies [defendant’s counterclaims and/or affirmative defenses].]
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