Nevada § 47.220 - Determination on evidence of presumed fact: Where basic facts doubtful
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.220 — Determination on evidence of presumed fact: Where basic facts doubtful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.220. Determination on evidence of presumed fact: Where basic facts doubtful
When reasonable minds would not necessarily agree as to whether the evidence renders
the existence of the basic facts more probable than not, and direct evidence is introduced
concerning the existence of the presumed fact, the question of the existence of the
presumed fact is determined as follows: 1. If reasonable minds would necessarily agree that the direct evidence renders the
existence of the presumed fact more probable than not, the judge shall direct the
jury to find in favor of the existence of the presumed fact. 2. If reasonable minds would necessarily agree that the direct evidence renders the
nonexistence of the presumed fact more probable than not, the judge shall direct the
jury to find against the existence of the presumed fact. 3. If reasonable minds would not necessarily agree that the direct evidence renders
the nonexistence of the presumed fact more probable than not, the judge shall submit
the matter to the jury with an instruction to find in favor of the existence of the
presumed fact if they find from the evidence that the existence of the basic facts
is more probable than not and unless they find the nonexistence of the presumed fact
more probable than not, otherwise to find against the existence of the presumed fact.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 47.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.220 cover?
Section 47.220 ("Determination on evidence of presumed fact: Where basic facts doubtful") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 47.220?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 47.220 apply to my situation?
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