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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.

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Cases Citing Statute 90.301

Total Results: 20

Linda Prentice, etc. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2022-03-17T00:53:00-07:00

Snippet: 5. Section 90.301(4), Florida Statutes (2021), limits the application of sections 90.301-.304 to civil… Warfel, 82 So. 3d 47, 53 (Fla. 2012). Section 90.301(3), Florida Statutes (2021), provides: “Nothing

MARVALENE HANNIBAL AND KENDRA MATTHEWS v. PORTIA BRANDY NAVARRO AND ALZATA THURSTON

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2021-02-02T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: presumption shifting the burden of proof under ss. 90.301-90.304. Accordingly, under the amended statute

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases - Report No. 19-03

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2020-02-26T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: burden-shifting or a vanishing presumption. See F.S. 90.301–90.304; Universal Insurance Co. of North America…burden-shifting or a vanishing presumption. See F.S. 90.301–90.304; Universal Insurance Co. of North America

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules - 2019 Regular-Cycle Report

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2019-12-18T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: presumption shifts the burden of proof under sections 90.301-90.304, Florida Statutes. Finally, rule…presumption shifts the burden of proof under sections 90.301–90.304, Florida Statutes. …presumption shifting the burden of proof under sections 90.301–90.304, Florida Statutes.

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules - 2019 Regular-Cycle Report

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2019-11-14T00:00:00-08:00

Rocke v. American Research Bureau

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2016-01-20T00:00:00-08:00

Citation: 184 So. 3d 1221, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 698

Snippet: Warfel, 82 So.3d at 53. Specifically, section 90.301(1), Florida Statutes (2006), defines a presumption…presumption shifting the burden of proof under ss. 90.301-90.304.”); see also Hack v. Janes, 878…subsection 2, was intended to incorporate sections 90.301-90.304 of the Florida Evidence Code, and require

Rocke v. American Research Bureau

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2015-11-05T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: Warfel, 82 So. 3d at 53. Specifically, section 90.301(1), Florida Statutes (2006), defines a presumption…presumption shifting the burden of proof under ss. 90.301-90.304."); see also Hack v. Janes, 878 So…subsection 2, was intended to incorporate sections 90.301-90.304 of the Florida Evidence Code, and require

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CIVIL CASES—REPORT NO. 13-01 (PRODUCTS LIABILITY)

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2015-03-26T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 160 So. 3d 869, 2015 WL 1400770

Snippet: or a vanishing presumption. See F.S. 90.301-90.304; Universal Insurance Co. of North …or a vanishing presumption. See F.S. 90.301-90.304; Universal Insurance Co. of North

In re Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases—Report No. 09-10

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2012-05-17T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 91 So. 3d 785, 2012 WL 1722576

Snippet: burden-shifting or a vanishing presumption. See F.S. 90.301-90.304. Pending further development in the law,

Universal Insurance Co. of North America v. Warfel

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2012-01-26T00:00:00-08:00

Citation: 82 So. 3d 47, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 50, 2012 WL 224104, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 195

Snippet: during the last thirty-five years, provide: Section 90.301 Presumption defined; inferences.— (1) For the purposes… an inference that is appropriate. (4) Sections 90.301-90.304 are applicable only in civil actions or … presumptions affecting the burden of proof. §§ 90.301-.304, Fla. Stat. (2011). The Florida Evidence Code…presumption shifting the burden of proof under sections 90.301-90.30Jp.” (emphasis supplied)); § 742.12(4), Fla

Stokes v. Schindler Elevator Corp./Broadspire

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2011-05-09T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 60 So. 3d 1110, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 6601, 2011 WL 1744156

Snippet: inferences from the evidence in determining facts); § 90.301(3), Fla. Stat. (explaining nothing in Florida Evidence

Golden Yachts, Inc. v. Hall

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2006-02-14T23:53:00-08:00

Citation: 920 So. 2d 777

Snippet: drawing of an inference that is appropriate." § 90.301(3), Fla. Stat. (2004). An inference, unlike a presumption

State v. Sanders

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2005-06-22T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 905 So. 2d 241, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 9623, 2005 WL 1457746

Snippet: described in section 90.301(1), (2), of the Florida Evidence Code, see § 90.301, Fla. Stat. (2003), and… inference similar to that described by section 90.301(3) of the Florida Evidence Code.2 In other words…of the third degree.... . Pursuant to section 90.301(4), the Florida Evidence Code’s provisions regarding

Tabb Ex Rel. Tabb v. FLORIDA NICA

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2004-08-30T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 880 So. 2d 1253

Snippet: of proof to Tabb to prove the contrary. See §§ 90.301, .302, Fla. Stat. (2001).[3] Evidence of Memorial…injury is a birth-related neurological injury. [3] 90.301 Presumption defined; inferences. (1) For the … an inference that is appropriate. (4) Sections 90.301-90.304 are applicable only in civil actions or

Hack v. Janes

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2004-07-16T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 878 So. 2d 440

Snippet: conflicting evidence. [3] Sections 90.301 through 90.304 provide: 90.301. Presumption defined; inferences…of facts found or otherwise established." § 90.301, Fla. Stat. (2002). "A presumption... requires…presumption shifting the burden of proof under sections 90.301-90.304. (emphasis added). The 2002 amendment to…subsection 2, was intended to incorporate sections 90.301-90.304 of the Florida Evidence Code, and require…presumption shifts the burden of proof under sections 90.301 through 90.304 when a presumption of undue influence

Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2003-06-19T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 848 So. 2d 1069, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 495, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 1063, 2003 WL 21402500

Snippet: presumption shifting the burden of proof under sections 90.301-90.304, Florida Statutes. Rule History 1988 Revision…Committee notes revised. Statutory References § 90.301, Fla. Stat. Presumption defined; inferences. §

Whiteaker Ex Rel. Parker v. Gilreath

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1999-05-05T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 734 So. 2d 1105

Snippet: drawn from all the evidence presented. Section 90.301(3), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that nothing

Don King Productions, Inc. v. Chavez

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1998-09-15T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 717 So. 2d 1094

Snippet: 654 So.2d 911, 914 (Fla.1995). However, section 90.301(2) of the Florida Evidence Code provides the legislatively

Martin v. State

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1998-04-29T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 711 So. 2d 117

Snippet: statutes on presumptions to civil proceedings. § 90.301(4), Fla. Stat. (1997). We conclude, however, that

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Ledford

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1997-04-18T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 691 So. 2d 1164, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 3995, 1997 WL 186264

Snippet: conclusive presumption recognized under section 90.301 of .Florida’s Evidence Code to be of such a nature