As the other reply says, it&#x27;s a civil case. Preponderance of Evidence applies, which is a much, much lower bar. Think, millions of dollars awarded over coffee that was served too hot.<p>And, civil or criminal, if you think that sentiment doesn&#x27;t come into play, then you probably think justice is blind, politicians don&#x27;t lie they just over promise, and that the markets are rational. What a wonderfully, blissfully ignorant state to exist in.