Rough case is a type of legal proceeding in which a judge hears evidence and arguments from both sides of a dispute and then makes a decision. The term 'rough case' comes from the Latin phrase 'causa rough, ' which means 'rough cause.' In the United States, rough cases are typically heard in civil court, where the parties involved are seeking monetary damages or other forms of relief. The term 'BUR' is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase 'burden of proof, ' which refers to the burden of proof that must be met by the party bringing the case in order to win.