# D.C. Code § 28:1-206: Presumptions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-206

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 28:1-206
- **Heading:** Presumptions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 28 / Chapter  / § 28:1-206

## Text

Whenever this subtitle creates a presumption with respect to a fact, or provides that a fact is presumed, the trier of fact must find the existence of the fact unless and until evidence is introduced that supports a finding of its nonexistence.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 28:1-101 § 28:1-101. Short titles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-101.md)
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- [D.C. Code § 28:1-107 § 28:1-107. Section captions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-107.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-201 § 28:1-201. General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-201.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-202 § 28:1-202. Notice; knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-202.md)
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- [D.C. Code § 28:1-204 § 28:1-204. Value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-204.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-205 § 28:1-205. Reasonable time; seasonableness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-205.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-206 § 28:1-206. Presumptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-206.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-301 § 28:1-301. Territorial applicability; parties’ power to choose applicable law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-301.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-303 § 28:1-303. Course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-303.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-304 § 28:1-304. Obligation of good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-304.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-306 § 28:1-306. Waiver or renunciation of claim or right after breach.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-306.md)
- [D.C. Code § 28:1-307 § 28:1-307. Prima facie evidence by third-party documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T28_C_S28%3A1-307.md)

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