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

> Indiana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R301

## Section

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

## Text

In a civil case, unless a constitution, statute, judicial decision, 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. A presumption has continuing effect even though contrary evidence is received.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R101.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R102.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R103.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 103 (version effective January 1, 2014) Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R103_V01012014.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R104.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R105.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writing or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R106.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R201.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R301.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R401.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R402.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, or Other Reasons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R403.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence; Crimes or Other Acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R404.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 405 Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R405.md)

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