presumption of survivorship

presumption of survivorship
The presumption that a person shown to be alive at a given time remains alive until the contrary is shown by some sufficient proof, or, in the absence of such proof, until a different presumption arises. 22 Am J2d Dth § 294. As to survivorship as between persons who died in a common disaster, see 22 Am J2d Dth §§ 295 et seq.

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