# R.I. R. Evid. 301: Rule 301. Presumption and Inference Defined. — (a) Presumptions. A

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_EVID_R301

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. R. Evid. 301
- **Heading:** Rule 301. Presumption and Inference Defined. — (a) Presumptions. A
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Rhode Island Court Rules / Rhode Island Judiciary / Rhode Island Rules of Evidence / R.I. R. Evid. 301

## Text

presumption is an assumption of fact that in a civil case the law requires and in a
criminal case permits the trier of fact to make from another fact or group of facts
found or otherwise established in the action. A presumption is not evidence.
(b) Inference. An inference is a deduction of fact that may logically and
reasonably be drawn from another fact or group of facts found or otherwise
established in the action.

(c) Prima Facie Evidence. A statute providing that a fact or group of facts is
prima facie evidence or proof of another fact establishes a rebuttable presumption
unless the statute expressly provides that such prima facie evidence is conclusive.

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