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Rule 302. Applicability of federal law in civil cases

Rule 302. Applicability of federal law in civil cases. In civil actions and proceedings, the effect of a presumption respecting a fact which is an element of a claim or defense as to which federal law supplies the rule of decision is determined in accordance with federal law. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. […]

Rule 301. Presumptions in general

Rule 301. Presumptions in general. (a) Presumption defined. A presumption is an assumption of fact that the law requires to be made from another fact or group of facts found or otherwise established in the action or proceeding. (b) Classification and effect of presumptions. (1) Conclusive presumptions are presumptions that are specifically declared conclusive by statute. Conclusive presumptions may not […]