EVIDENCE IN THE MODERN CIVIL TRIAL: ADMISSION OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE, THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN CONSUMER-PROFESSIONAL DISPUTES
EVIDENCE IN THE MODERN CIVIL TRIAL: ADMISSION OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE, THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN CONSUMER-PROFESSIONAL DISPUTES

Summary/Abstract: Rapid technological transformation has profoundly reshaped the rules and practices of civil procedure. This paper examines three major directions in the evolution of evidentiary mechanisms: the admissibility of digital evidence, such as emails, messages, and recordings; the use of artificial intelligence as an evidentiary tool and its implications for the fairness of proceedings; and the adjustments to the burden of proof in disputes between consumers and professionals, in the context of enhanced protection for the vulnerable party. The article evaluates the current legal framework, judicial practice, and future challenges, concluding that modernizing civil procedural law is necessary in order to respond effectively to the realities of the digital age.

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