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A quantum of evidence greater than a preponderance of the evidence. This degree of proof has also been described as clear and satisfactory. See Houghton v Burden, 228 U.S. 161,57 L.Ed. 780, 33 S. Ct. 491. This degree of proof has been required in certain kinds of cases, such as: To establish that words in a contract have a different meaning than they have in ordinary usage . See De Witt v Berry, 134 U.S. 306,33 L.Ed. 896, lOS.Ct. 536.

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