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2011 Florida Statutes

Title VII EVIDENCE
Chapter 90 EVIDENCE CODE Entire Chapter
SECTION 301
Presumption defined; inferences.
F.S. 90.301
90.301 Presumption defined; inferences.—
(1) For the purposes of this chapter, a presumption is an assumption of fact which the law makes from the existence of another fact or group of facts found or otherwise established.
(2) Except for presumptions that are conclusive under the law from which they arise, a presumption is rebuttable.
(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the drawing of an inference that is appropriate.
(4) Sections 90.301-90.304 are applicable only in civil actions or proceedings.
History.—s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; ss. 5, 22, ch. 78-361; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-379.