RCW 62A.1-206: Presumptions.

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PDFRCW 62A.1-206

Presumptions.

Whenever this title creates a "presumption" with respect to a fact, or provides that a fact is "presumed," the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact unless and until evidence is introduced that supports a finding of its nonexistence.

[ 2012 c 214 § 114; 1995 c 48 § 55; 1965 ex.s. c 157 § 1-206. Cf. former RCW 63.04.050; 1925 ex.s. c 142 § 4; RRS § 5836-4; prior: Code 1881 § 2326.]

NOTES:

Application—Savings—2012 c 214: See notes following RCW 62A.1-101.

Savings—1995 c 48: See RCW 62A.8-601.

Effective date—1995 c 48: See RCW 62A.11-113.

Statute of frauds: Chapter 19.36 RCW.