Probabilistic Standards of Proof, Their Complements and the Errors that that are Expected to Flow from Them

Abstract

Probability theory provides insights into the levels at which standards of proof are set. An analysis is provided of the rates of errors that flow from different standards, a necessary element of which is an assumption as to the level of certainty achieved in the flow of cases. Where one party is required to satisfy a standard of proof, a complementary standard is imposed on the other party.