What is the standard of proof for contempt of court?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Fraser City Motors Ltd. v. Moore, 2010 BCSC 146 (CanLII):
The standard of proof for civil contempt is proof beyond a reasonable doubt because civil contempt of court proceedings are quasi-criminal in nature: Hama v. Werbes, 2000 BCCA 367 (at para. 8). The positions of the parties
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