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reflects a heightened standard of proof that indicates that ‘the thing to be proved is highly probable or reasonably certain.’ This standard places a heavier burden upon one party to prove its case to a reasonable certainty.” Kent K., 210 Ariz. at 284–85 ¶ 25 (quoting Black’s Law Dictionary 577 (7th ed. 1999)); (“Clear and convincing evidence means that which may persuade that the truth of the contention is highly probable.” (citation modified)); (“[A] party who has the burden of proof by clear

Co., –56 (1992) (wrongful discharge).

Co., (quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 431(a) (1965)).

Co., ); Lerner v. DMB Realty, L.L.C., ¶ 10 (App. 2014) (motion to dismiss) ( ¶ 7 (2008)).

See Thompson v. Better-Bilt Aluminum Products Co., Inc., -63, -79 (1986); Linthicum v. Nationwide Ins.

Co., , (quoting Rawlings, 151 Ariz. at 161 , 726 P.2d at 577 ).

See Estate of Reinen v. Northern Arizona Orthopedics, Ltd., -88, ¶¶ 12, 15 , -19 (2000); Thompson v. Better-Bilt Aluminum Products Co., Inc.

Co., n.5, n.5 (1992), quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 454 (1965).

Co., , , (“[A] jury will not be permitted to consider an award of punitive damages if the evidence supporting such an award is only slight and inconclusive.”).

Co., , (holding that a wrongful termination plaintiff is entitled to all ordinary tort damages legally caused by the tort).

Co., quoting Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 255, 106 S. Ct. 2505, 2513 (1986), quoted with approval in Orme Sch.

Co ., , (motion for summary judgment on punitive damages should be granted “if no reasonable jury could find the requisite evil mind by clear and convincing evidence”).