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In cases where a document proved to be thirty years old is produced from proper custody, which of the following presumptions will the court make?

A. The court makes an irrebutable presumption that the contents of the document is true

B. The court shall presume that the person who had custody of the document is the executor of the document

C. The court may presume that the signature and handwriting is the signature and handwriting of the person to be and was duly executed and attested

D. The Court shall not make any presumption as to its validity or its execution

Answer: Option C


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