Which of the following best describes the preponderance of evidence?

• A. 25-30% of the actual events caused injury
• B. 30-40% of the actual events caused injury
• C. 35-40% of the actual events caused injury
• D. 45-60% of the actual events caused injury

Answer: (C)

Preponderance of the evidence means the greater weight of evidence in civil matters: the claim is more likely true than not. In practical terms, that translates to needing a probability just over 50%—the evidence must tip the scales in favor of the claim.

Among the given ranges, the description that reflects a majority proportion—i.e., more likely than not—is the one that describes about 45-60% of the events as causing injury. This range encompasses probabilities above 50%, indicating the scale is tipped toward the claim. The other ranges describe smaller shares of events and do not meet the idea of tipping the balance toward the claimant. Remember, the exact threshold is not a fixed percentage but the notion of the weight of evidence being greater on the side of the claim.