Nevada § 47.250 - Disputable presumptions

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.250 — Disputable presumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47.250. Disputable presumptions

All other presumptions are disputable. The following are of that kind: 1. That an unlawful act was done with an unlawful intent. 2. That a person intends the ordinary consequences of that person’s voluntary act. 3. That evidence willfully suppressed would be adverse if produced. 4. That higher evidence would be adverse from inferior being produced. 5. That money paid by one to another was due to the latter. 6. That a thing delivered by one to another belonged to the latter. 7. That things which a person possesses are owned by that person. 8. That a person is the owner of property from exercising acts of ownership over it,

or from common reputation of that ownership. 9. That official duty has been regularly performed. 10. That a court or judge, acting as such, whether in this State or any other state

or country, was acting in the lawful exercise of the court’s or judge’s jurisdiction. 11. That a judicial record, when not conclusive, does still correctly determine or

set forth the rights of the parties. 12. That a writing is truly dated. 13. That a letter duly directed and mailed was received in the regular course of the

mail. 14. That a person not heard from in 3 years is dead. 15. That a child born in lawful wedlock is legitimate. 16. That the law has been obeyed. 17. That a trustee or other person, whose duty it was to convey real property to a

particular person, has actually conveyed to that person, when such presumption is

necessary to perfect the title of such person or a successor in interest. 18. In situations not governed by the Uniform Commercial Code: (a) That an obligation delivered up to the debtor has been paid. (b) That private transactions have been fair and regular. (c) That the ordinary course of business has been followed. (d) That there was good and sufficient consideration for a written contract.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 47.250

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.250 cover?

Section 47.250 ("Disputable presumptions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 47.250?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.250" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 47.250 apply to my situation?

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