# La. Code Evid. art. 301: Scope of Chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A301

## Section

- **Citation:** La. Code Evid. art. 301
- **Heading:** Scope of Chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code code-of-evidence / Article 301

## Text

This Chapter applies only to civil cases. It defines and clarifies the foundation, weight, and other effects of presumptions and prima facie evidence or proof as used in legislation but does not apply where more specific legislation provides otherwise. It does not create new presumptions, nor does it apply to or directly affect mixed questions of law and fact, such as the inference of negligence arising from the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.

Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.

## Nearby sections

- [La. Code Evid. art. 101 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A101.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 102 Purpose and construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A102.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 103 Rulings on evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A103.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 104 Preliminary questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A104.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 105 Limited admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A105.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 201 Judicial notice of adjudicative facts generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A201.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 202 Judicial notice of legal matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A202.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 301 Scope of Chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A301.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 302 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A302.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 303 Conclusive presumptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A303.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 304 Rebuttable presumptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A304.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 305 Effect of presumptions if there is no controverting evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A305.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 306 Effect of presumptions if there is controverting evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A306.md)
- [La. Code Evid. art. 306.1 Presumption of causation of injuries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Ccode-of-evidence_A306.1.md)

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