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not bound to pay off any charge or incumbrance affecting the estate; if, however, he do so, the presumption is that the meant to exonerate the estate (for he might, if he pleased, have acquired the fee-simple),

Support

on Easements. The right of an owner to the support of surface in its natural position is a presumption of Common Law and not part of a grant of mines or power to work the same, and

Stable-stand

Stable-stand, one of the four evidences or presumptions whereby a man is convicted to intend the stealing of the royal deer in the forest; and this

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Remainder

disseised by B., then, while the possession continues in B., it is a mere possession unsupported by any presumption of right, and A. may restore his possession by an entry on the land, without any previous action.

Stabit prasumptio donec probetur in contrarium

Stabit prasumptio donec probetur in contrarium (Co. Rep. 71b), a presumption will stand good until the contrary is proved.

Sexton

is chosen by the incumbent, but sometimes by the parishioners, according to custom. There is, it seems, no presumption in law that the office of sexton in an ancient parish church is a freehold for life, Rex

Severance in status

his intention to separate himself from the family. The fact of the separation of one member raises no presumption, either that there was a separation amongst the other members, or that the latter remained joint. Whether the

Sessions of the peace

accused of felony, which may be done after a full hearing of evidence on both sides, where the presumption of guilt shall either be weak in itself, or weakened by the proofs adduced on behalf of the

Semper pr'sumitur prolegitimatione puerorum; et filiatio non potest probari

Semper pr'sumitur prolegitimatione puerorum; et filiatio non potest probari. Co. Litt. 126 a, (The presumption is always in favour of the legitimacy of children; and filiation cannot be proved.)

Semper pr'sumitur pro negante

Semper pr'sumitur pro negante, (The presumption is always in favour of the negative.) On an equal division of votes in the House of Lords

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