Texas Surveyors Practice Exam

What type of evidence can challenge disputable presumptions?

1. Contrary evidence

2. Legal documentation

3. Oral testimonies

4. Historical records

The correct answer is: Contrary evidence

Disputable presumptions are assumptions made in law that can be contested and are not accepted as indisputable facts. To challenge these presumptions, contrary evidence can be brought forth to demonstrate a different reality or perspective. When one presents contrary evidence, it serves as a direct opposition to the presumption. This evidence can include factual information, data, or situations that clearly contradict the assumption in question. For instance, if a disputable presumption suggests that a property is inherited, presenting evidence that shows it was sold can effectively challenge that presumption. Legal documentation, oral testimonies, and historical records may have their roles in supporting a case, but they might not directly confront the presumption in question in the way that contrary evidence does. Legal documentation can provide a foundation of proof, oral testimonies can offer subjective experiences, and historical records can provide context, but it’s the specific presentation of facts that stand in direct conflict with the presumption that can effectively challenge it.