La. Code Evid. art. 301
This is the official text of La. Code Evid. art. 301, part of Louisiana’s Code of Evidence — sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in Louisiana courts.
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This Chapter applies only to civil cases. It defines and clarifies the foundation, weight, and other effects of presumptions and prima facie evidence or proof as used in legislation but does not apply where more specific legislation provides otherwise. It does not create new presumptions, nor does it apply to or directly affect mixed questions of law and fact, such as the inference of negligence arising from the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.
Acts 1997, No. 577, ยง1.
Acts 1997, No. 577, ยง1.
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