What is the test for establishing substantial evidence in a civil case?

Griffin also argues that "there was no substantial evidence regarding the residents' use of the garage." In evaluating this contention, we apply the ordinary substantial evidence standard of review. "[T]he relevant question is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt." (Jackson v. Virginia (1979) 443 U.S. 307, 319.) "[T]he court must review the whole record in the light most

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favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesuch that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 578.)

b. Substantive law

i. Statutory law

Section 459 provides in relevant part:

Section 460, subdivision (a) provides in relevant part:

ii. Case law