What is PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE?

An evidence that is (1) an established fact but not conclusive, or (2) supportive of a judgement until the presentation of contradictory evidence.

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Related Legal Terms

PRIMA FACIE CASE, PRIMA FACIE, CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, CAS-JAL EVIDENCE, LAW OF EVIDENCE, PRESUMPTIVE EVIDENCE, CASUAL EVIDENCE, CLEAR EVIDENCE OR PROOF, INDISPENSABLE EVIDENCE


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