Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
rule of presumption — The rule under which. a presumption arises from a certain fact or facts, the same to stand until proof to the contrary is forthcoming, in other words a rule which shifts the burden of proof in the sense of going forward with the evidence. State… … Ballentine's law dictionary
presumption — An inference in favor of a particular fact. A presumption is a rule of law, statutory or judicial, by which finding of a basic fact gives rise to existence of presumed fact, until presumption is rebutted. Van Wart v. Cook, Okl.App., 557 P.2d 1161 … Black's law dictionary
presumption — pre·sump·tion /pri zəmp shən/ n: an inference as to the existence of a fact not certainly known that the law requires to be drawn from the known or proven existence of some other fact conclusive presumption: a presumption that the law does not… … Law dictionary
presumption, conclusive — n. A presumption that is so strong it cannot be rebutted by contradictory evidence, which makes it effectively not a presumption, but a rule of law. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney… … Law dictionary
rule of doubt — The rule under which the U.S. Copyright Office allows software object code to be deposited in connection with a computer program registration. Under the rule there is an express understanding that doubt exists as to whether the code qualifies for … Law dictionary
presumption — A rule of law that attaches definite probative value to specific facts or draws a particular inference as to the existence of one fact, not actually known, arising from its usual connection with other particular facts which are known or proved.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
presumption of law — a presumption (as of innocence) founded on a rule or policy of the law regardless of what the actual fact may be compare irrebuttable presumption, rebuttable presumption * * * Law. a presumption based upon a policy of law or a general rule and… … Useful english dictionary
Rule in Clayton's Case — The rule in Clayton s Case (or, to give it its full legal name and citation: Devaynes v Noble (Clayton s Case) (1816) 1 Mer 572) is a common law presumption in relation to the distribution of monies from a bank account. The rule is based upon the … Wikipedia
Rule of law — The rule of law, in its most basic form, is the principle that no one is above the law. Thomas Paine stated in his pamphlet Common Sense (1776): For as in absolute governments the king is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and… … Wikipedia
presumption of law — Law. a presumption based upon a policy of law or a general rule and not upon the facts or evidence in an individual case. [1590 1600] * * * … Universalium
