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Probable Evidence

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

Presumptive evidence is so called, from its foundation in probability. Butler, Anal. Introd. PROBABLE REASONING (l,a.t. argumentum verisimile). In the law of evidence. Reasoning founded on the probability of the fact or proposition sought to be proved or shown; reasoning in which the mind exercises a discretion in deducing a conclusion from premises. Burr. Circ. Ev. 22, 23. PROBANDI NECESSITAS INCUMBIT llli qui agit. The necessity of proving lies with him who sues. Inst. 2. 20. 4.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Same as Presumptive evidence.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Presumptive evidence is so calied, from its foundation in probability.

Defined under Evidence in Black's Law Dictionary.