1[Provided that when] the question is whether a man is alive or dead, and it
is proved that he has not been heard of for seven years by those who would
naturally have heard of him if he had been alive, the burden of proving that he
is alive is 2[shifted to] the person who affirms it.
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1. Subs. by Act 18 of 1872, s. 9, for "when".
2. Subs. by s. 9, ibid., for "on".
Section 102 On whom burden of proof lies
Section 103 Burden of proof as to particular fact
Section 104 Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible
Section 105 Burden of proving that case of accused comes within exceptions
Section 106 Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge
Section 107 Burden of proving death of person known to have been alive within thirty years
Section 108 Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years