# Fed. R. Evid. 301: Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R301

## Section

- **Citation:** Fed. R. Evid. 301
- **Heading:** Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Rules of Evidence > Rule 301

## Text

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.

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