Prima Facie Case
/ˈpraɪmə ˈfeɪʃi ˈkeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) An initial set of facts sufficient to establish a legal claim or presumption unless disproved.
The plaintiff must establish a prima facie case before the court will consider the evidence further.
Forms
- prima facie cases
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Commentary
A prima facie case is foundational in litigation, representing the minimum proof required to proceed; it often triggers shifts in burdens of production and persuasion.
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