Workers' CompensationView official source
RSMo 287.808effective 28 Aug 2005
Burden of proof
In plain English
In a workers' compensation case, the employer has to prove any defense they use. The worker or their family member has to prove they deserve compensation. Either side making a claim has to show their side of the story is more likely true than not.
Word-for-word law
287.808. . — The of establishing any is on the employer. The an to under this chapter is on the employee or . In asserting any or based on a , the asserting such claim or defense must establish that such is more likely to be true than not true.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2005 S.B. 1 & 130)
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