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Rule 302. Presumptions in Civil Proceedings. — In all civil proceedings not

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otherwise provided for by statute or rule, a presumption imposes on the party against

whom it is directed either (A) the burden of producing evidence (Rule 303) or (B)

the burden of persuasion (Rule 305).

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