Rebuttable presumption of law is one which exists when facts are proved. The Court is under no obligation to presume the existence of other facts unless the contrary is proved.

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Proof on the other hand, is the totality of facts and circumstances that are brought before the Court or Tribunal to establish the truth in respect of some allegation.

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Accordingly, where there is a dispute as to the ownership of anything, the law presumes that the person in possession is the owner unless evidence is adduced to disprove it by any person who affirms the person is not the owner.

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