A strong presumption has great weight in law.

Explanation

Where the circumstances raise a violent presumption — one so strong as to amount to full proof — it operates with the force of direct evidence and shifts the burden to the opposing party. (Duplicate maxim — see also 1.5.253.)

Where this applies

• The circumstantial evidence creates such a strong presumption that it's basically proof.
• All the evidence points one way and the presumption is overwhelming.
• The other party needs to respond because the presumption against them is extremely strong.

See also

• 1.5.253 A strong presumption avails in law.
• 9.3.1 All things are presumed to have been done rightly and in due form.
• 9.3.2 A presumption of law and from the law — a conclusive presumption.