Presumption of genuineness requires courts to accept properly certified admissible copies and presume the certifying officer's official character. Section 79 creates a mandatory presumption of genuineness for certificates, certified copies, and other records made admissible by legislation to prove ... Summary
Presumption of genuineness requires courts to accept properly certified admissible copies and presume the certifying officer's official character.
Section 79 creates a mandatory presumption of genuineness for certificates, certified copies, and other records made admissible by legislation to prove particular facts, where they purport to be duly certified by an authorised public officer. The presumption requires substantial compliance with the legally prescribed form and manner of execution. The Court must also presume that the apparent signatory or certifying person held the official character claimed at the relevant time.
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