Presumption

Introduction to Presumption

Presumption, in law, inference favoring a particular fact. A presumption is an assumed state that must be proved wrong to be overturned. For example, the presumption that a person is innocent at the onset of a criminal trial must be proved otherwise or a finding of innocence is required.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Presumption in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Presumption

Spanish Translation of presumption

This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to presumption and / or a definition of this topic: Presunción (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry).