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statutory presumption

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A quick definition of statutory presumption:

A statutory presumption is when the law assumes that something is true based on other facts that are known or proven. This means that in a court case, one side has to prove that the presumption is not true. There are different types of presumptions, such as ones that can be overcome with more evidence and ones that cannot be overcome. Sometimes, a presumption is just a guess based on common sense.

A more thorough explanation:

A statutory presumption is a legal inference or assumption that a fact exists, based on the known or proven existence of some other fact or group of facts. It is a rule of evidence that calls for a certain result in a given case unless the adversely affected party overcomes it with other evidence. A presumption shifts the burden of production or persuasion to the opposing party, who can then attempt to overcome the presumption.

For example, in some states, there is a statutory presumption that a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is legally intoxicated. This means that if a driver is found to have a BAC of 0.08 or higher, it is presumed that they were driving while intoxicated, and the burden shifts to the driver to prove otherwise.

Another example is the statutory presumption of paternity. In some states, if a man is married to a woman when she gives birth, he is presumed to be the father of the child. This presumption can be overcome with evidence that he is not the biological father.

Overall, a statutory presumption is a legal tool used to make assumptions about certain facts based on other established facts. It can be overcome with evidence to the contrary, but it places the burden of proof on the opposing party.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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