You will see a sentence with missing prepositions. You must read the sentence and then write the correct preposition to fill in the blanks.

1. In UK civil law, the burden (1 p.) proof lies (1 p.) the claimant, who must establish their case (1 p.) a balance of probabilities.

2. A plaintiff can initiate a civil lawsuit (1 p.) a defendant for various reasons, such as breach of contract, negligence, or defamation.

3. During the pre-trial phase, both parties engage in negotiations and may attempt to settle (1 p.) of court through alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation or arbitration.

4. When filing a claim in the UK civil courts, it is crucial to adhere (1 p.) strict procedural rules, such as serving the defendant (1 p.) the appropriate legal documents within the specified timeframes.

5. Evidence submitted (1 p.) the parties plays a pivotal role (1 p.) the outcome of a civil case, and the judge carefully assesses its relevance and admissibility.

6. Parties may seek injunctive relief to prevent further harm or damages while awaiting a final judgment (1 p.) their case.

7. In cases involving contractual disputes, parties often rely on the doctrine of privity (1 p.) contract to determine who can enforce or be bound (1 p.) the contract's terms.

8. The court may award damages to compensate the claimant (1 p.) their losses, including both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages.

9. Defendants may raise a defence (1 p.) contributory negligence if they believe that the claimant's own actions partially caused the harm they suffered.

10. Appeals of civil court decisions can be made (1 p.) higher courts, such as the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, if there are legal errors in the lower court's judgment.