Text of the provision
Sec. 5. Presumptions in civil actions and proceedings. — In all civil actions and proceedings not otherwise provided for by the law or 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. If presumptions are inconsistent the presumption that is founded upon weightier considerations of policy shall apply. If considerations of policy are of equal weight neither presumption applies.
2019 Revised Rules on Evidence (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC), Rule 131, Section 5. Reproduced verbatim and verified against the Supreme Court's official published text and the ChanRobles rendering.
About this section
This is Section 5 of Rule 131 (Burden Of Proof, Burden Of Evidence And Presumptions) of the 2019 Revised Rules on Evidence, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC and in force since May 1, 2020. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 4 — No presumption of legitimacy or illegitimacy.
- Section 6 — Presumption against an accused in criminal cases.
Cases citing this section
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