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Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

Federal Rules of Evidence § 301

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-07-10
Topic
general

Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally In a civil case, unless a federal statute or these rules provide otherwise, the party against whom a presumption is directed has the burden of producing evidence to rebut the presumption. But this rule does not shift the burden of persuasion, which remains on the party who had it originally. (Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)

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Rule301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

In a civil case, unless a federal statute or these rules provide otherwise, the party against whom a presumption is directed has the burden of producing evidence to rebut the presumption. But this rule does not shift the burden of persuasion, which remains on the party who had it originally.
(Amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)