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Act No. 190 Section 280

Where dispute relates to obligation or duty of third person; prima facie evidence.

Section 280

SEC. 280. Where dispute relates to obligation or duty of third person; prima facie evidence. — Where the question in dispute between the parties is the obligation or duty of a third person, whatever would be the evidence for or against such person is prima facie evidence between the parties; prima facie evidence being that which suffices for the proof of a particular fact, until contradicted and overcome by other evidence.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 280 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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