Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

In a civil case, unless a Mississippi 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.

Advisory Committee Historical Note

Effective July 1, 2016, the Rule was amended as part of the general

restyling of the Evidence Rules.

Effective June 16, 2016, the “Comment” was retitled “Advisory Committee

Note.”

Advisory Committee Note

The language of Rule 301 has been amended as part of the restyling of the

Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and

terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be

stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence

admissibility.