Rule 301. Presumptions in general in civil actions and proceedings

WyomingCourt rules

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Wyoming Court Rules › Wyoming Rules of Evidence › W.R.E. 301

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

(a) Effect. — 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 proving that the nonexistence of the presumed fact is more probable than its

existence.

(b) Inconsistent presumptions. — If presumptions are inconsistent, the presumption

applies that is founded upon weightier considerations of policy. If considerations of

policy are of equal weight neither presumption applies.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.