Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Chirographum apud debitorem repertum praesumitur solutum
When the evidence (or voucher) is found in the debtor's possession, the debt is presumed to be paid.
Chirographum non extans praesumitur solutum
When the evidence of a debt is not in existence, it is presumed to have been discharged.
chirographum
Roman law. 1. A handwritten document, usu. an undertaking or acknowledgment of debt written in the debtor's own hand. 2. A right of action for debt. Pl. chirographa.