California · Commercial Code

COM §1206: Whenever this code creates a “presumption” with respect to a fact, or provides that a fact is “presumed,” the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact unless and until evidence is introduced

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This statute establishes that when the code creates a presumption about a fact, the trier of fact must find that fact exists unless evidence proves otherwise.

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Whenever this code creates a “presumption” with respect to a fact, or provides that a fact is “presumed,” the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact unless and until evidence is introduced that supports a finding of its nonexistence.

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