conclusive presumption
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 270 U.S. 230 - Schlesinger v. State of Wisconsin · 1926Most cited · 505 citing opinions
The presumption is declared to be conclusive and cannot be overcome by evidence. It is no mere prima facie presumption of fact.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A rule of law determining the quantity of evidence requisite for the support of a particular averment which is not permitted to be overcome by any proof that the fact is otherfor a certain period of time raises a conelusive presumption of a grant. In the civil law, such presumptions are said to be juris et de jure.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A rule of law determining the quantity of evidence requisite for the support of a particular averment which is not permitted to be overcome by any proof that the fact is otherwise. 1 Greenl. Ev. § 15. Thus, for example, the possession of land under claim of title for a certain period of time raises a conclusive presumption of a grant. See Presumption. In the civil law, such presumptions are said to be juris ct de jure.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
See Presumption.
Defined under Conclusive in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A rule of law determining the quantity of evidence requisite for the support of a particular averment which is not permitted to be overcome by any proof that the fact is otherwise, 1 Greenl, Iv. § 15.