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The presumption of regularity[1] is a presumption that forms part of the law of evidence of England and Wales.
It is expressed by the maxim of law[2] omnia praesumuntur rite et solemniter esse acta donec probetur in contrarium,[3] which may be shortened to omnia praesumuntur rite et solemniter esse acta[4] or omnia praesumuntur rite esse acta.[5]
Where it has been proved that an "official act" has been done, it will be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the said act "complied with any necessary formalities" and that the person who did it was "duly appointed".[6][7]
This is a presumption of law.[8]
The following cases are relevant to this presumption:
Where it has been proved that "necessary business transactions" have been carried out, it will be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the said transactions were carried out in the order (if any) that they are required to be carried out.[9] See Eaglehill Ltd v J Needham (Builders) Ltd [1973] AC 992, HL.
Where it has been proved that a "mechanical device" is normally in "good working order", it will be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that it was in good working order on any relevant occasion.[10] See Tingle Jacobs & Co v Kennedy [1964] 1 WLR 638, CA
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