California · Evidence Code

EVID §601: A presumption is either conclusive or rebuttable.

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A presumption in law is classified as either conclusive (cannot be contradicted) or rebuttable (can be challenged with evidence).

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A presumption is either conclusive or rebuttable. Every rebuttable presumption is either (a) a presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence or (b) a presumption affecting the burden of proof.

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