33 U.S.C. § 920 — Presumptions

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This section sets rules about Presumptions. It states the duties, conditions, rights, or penalties that apply under those rules.

In any proceeding for the enforcement of a claim for compensation under this chapter it must be presumed, in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary— (a) That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter. (b) That sufficient notice of such claim has been given. (c) That the injury was not occasioned solely by the intoxication of the injured employee. (d) That the injury was not occasioned by the willful intention of the injured employee to injure or kill himself or another.

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In any proceeding for the enforcement of a claim for compensation under this chapter it shall be presumed, in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary—

(a)

That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

That sufficient notice of such claim has been given.

(c)

That the injury was not occasioned solely by the intoxication of the injured employee.

(d)

That the injury was not occasioned by the willful intention of the injured employee to injure or kill himself or another.

Source credit: (Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 509, § 20, 44 Stat. 1436.)

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1927Enacted · Act of Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 509 · 44 Stat. 1436

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by ch. 509 on 1927-03-04.

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