# W.R.E. 301: Rule 301. Presumptions in general in civil actions and proceedings

> Wyoming · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WY_RULEEVID_R301

## Section

- **Citation:** W.R.E. 301
- **Heading:** Rule 301. Presumptions in general in civil actions and proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wyoming Court Rules / Wyoming Rules of Evidence / W.R.E. 301

## 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.

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