Rule 301 – Presumptions in general in civil actions and proceedings.

Rule 301. Presumptions in general in civil actions and proceedings. In all civil actions and proceedings when not otherwise provided for by statute, by judicial decision, or by these rules, a presumption imposes on the party against whom it is directed the burden of going forward with evidence to rebut or meet the presumption, but […]

Rule 302 – Applicability of federal law in civil actions and proceedings.

Rule 302. Applicability of federal law in civil actions and proceedings. 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. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)