49 CFR 1503.637 - Standard of proof.

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Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Nov 18, 2024

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§ 1503.637 - Standard of proof.

The ALJ may issue an initial decision or may rule in a party's favor only if the decision or ruling is supported by a preponderance of the evidence contained in the record. In order to prevail, the party with the burden of proof must prove the party's case or defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

authority: : 6 U.S.C. 1142; 18 U.S.C. 6002; 28 U.S.C. 2461 (note); 49 U.S.C. 114,20109,31105,40113,40119,44901,44939,46101,46109,46301,46305,46311,46313; Pub. L. 110-53 (121 Stat. 266, Aug. 3, 2007) secs. 1408 (6 U.S.C. 1137), 1501 (6 U.S.C. 1151), 1517 (6 U.S.C. 1167), and 1534 (6 U.S.C. 1184)

source: 74 FR 36039, July 21, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 1503.637