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direct evidence

direct evidence see evidence

Direct Evidence

Direct Evidence, opposed to circumstantial evidence. See that title.

of collateral circumstances from which a fact in controversy, not directly attested by witnesses or documents, may be inferred. It is … Indirect evidence, proof of collateral circumstances from which a fact in controversy,

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Burden of proof

evidence required to shift the burden need not necessarily be direct evidence, i.e. oral or documentary evidence or admissions made by opposite

Best evidence rule

the rule requires in effect that the best or most direct evidence of a fact should be adduced or its absence accounted

Graveyard

be stated: (1) that even though there may be no direct evidence of dedication to the public, it may be presumed to

presumption

presumption of survivorship : the presumption in the absence of direct evidence that of two or more persons dying in a common

verbal act

verbal act : an utterance that is direct evidence (as of an offense) and not hearsay [the offer of

Presumable

supposed to be true that seems entitled to belief without direct evidence

Circumstantial evidence

presumptive proof when the fact itself is not proved by direct testimony, but is to be inferred from circumstances, which either … Circumstantial evidence, presumptive proof when the fact itself is not proved by

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