# Minn. R. Evid. 301: Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings

> Minnesota · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R301

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. Evid. 301
- **Heading:** Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Court Rules / Rules of Evidence / Rule 301

## Text

In all civil actions and proceedings not otherwise provided for by statute or by these rules, a presumption imposes on the party against whom it is directed the burden of going forward with evidence to rebut or meet the presumption, but does not shift to such party the burden of proof in the sense of the risk of nonpersuasion, which remains throughout the trial upon the party on whom it was originally cast.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. Evid. 101 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R101.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 102 Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R102.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 103 Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R103.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 104 Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R104.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 105 Limited Admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R105.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 106 Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R106.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 201 Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R201.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 301 Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R301.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 401 Definition of "Relevant Evidence"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R401.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 402 Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R402.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 403 Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R403.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 404 Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R404.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 405 Methods of Proving Character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R405.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 406 Habit; Routine Practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R406.md)

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