# MRE 301: Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases

> Michigan · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R301

## Section

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

## Text

In a civil case, unless a 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.

## Nearby sections

- [MRE 101 Rule 101. Scope; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R101.md)
- [MRE 102 Rule 102. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R102.md)
- [MRE 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R103.md)
- [MRE 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R104.md)
- [MRE 105 Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R105.md)
- [MRE 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R106.md)
- [MRE 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R201.md)
- [MRE 202 Rule 202. Judicial Notice of Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R202.md)
- [MRE 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R301.md)
- [MRE 302 Rule 302. Presumptions in Criminal Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R302.md)
- [MRE 401 Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R401.md)
- [MRE 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R402.md)
- [MRE 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R403.md)
- [MRE 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R404.md)

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