Oklahoma § 12-2301 - Definitions

§ 12-2301. Definitions

As used in this Code:

1. A "presumption" means a rule of procedure that when a basic

fact exists the existence of another fact must be assumed, whether

or not the basic fact has any probative value of the existence of

the assumed fact;

2. "Basic fact" means the fact or group of facts giving rise to

a presumption;

3. "Presumed fact" means the fact which must be assumed; and

4. "Inconsistent presumptions" means the presumed fact of one

presumption is inconsistent with the presumed fact of another

presumption.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure

Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 301, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.

Laws 2002, c. 468, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.

Amended by