Section 5.15 Inferences From Evidence

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XI. (§5.15) Inferences From Evidence

General Rule: The trier of fact can draw all reasonable inferences from the evidence presented and can base its ultimate conclusions on such inferences.

A trial court’s reliance on inferences, while permitted, must be reasonable in nature, and “the law does not approve [of] the drawing of forced and violent inferences which do not arise from a reasonable interpretation of the facts as actually shown.” Brandon v. Dir. of Revenue, State of Mo., 161 S.W.3d 909, 913 (Mo...

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