Presumption of Death

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Meaning of Presumption Of Death

At common law , if it is proved that for a period of not less than seven years no information concerning a person has been received by those who would naturally hear from him if he were alive and that such enquiries and searches that the circumstances naturally suggest have been made, a presumption arose that the person is dead. Scott v McNeal, 154 U.S.34, 14 S. Ct. 1108,38 L.Ed.8%.

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Presumption of death in Law Enforcement

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  • Law Enforcement Officer
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