What is the test for inferring or presuming the truth of an allegation of sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Nassiri v. Green Tree Servicing, LLC, 2d Civil No. B269582 (Cal. App. 2016):

or inferred from the express allegations. [Citation.] 'We do not, however, assume the truth of contentions, deductions, or conclusions of fact or law.' [Citation.]" (Cobb v. O'Connell (2005) 134 Cal.App.4th 91, 95.)

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