prima facie

PRIMA FACIE
"Prima facie" is a legal term used to describe evidence or a case that, at first glance or on the surface, appears to be sufficient to establish a particular fact or claim. It refers to evidence that, if accepted as true, is adequate to establish a fact or support a legal argument until contradicted or disproven by additional evidence. In legal proceedings, a "prima facie" case is one in which the available evidence, when taken at face value and without further scrutiny, is strong enough to establish a legally required element or presumption. It means that a party has presented enough evidence to support their claim and to shift the burden of proof to the opposing party.
However, it is important to note that a "prima facie" case does not guarantee a final determination or judgment in favor of the party presenting it. It simply means that, based on the initial evidence and without further investigation, there appears to be a valid claim or case. Once a "prima facie" case is established, the opposing party has the opportunity to present counter-evidence or arguments to challenge or rebut the initial evidence. The court or decision-making body will then evaluate the complete set of evidence and arguments before reaching a final decision.

Prima facie evidence: Evidence that, on its face, appears to establish a fact or support a claim, without requiring further proof.
Prima facie case: A case in which there is enough evidence, when taken at face value, to support a legal claim or establish a required element, shifting the burden of proof to the opposing party.
Prima facie presumption: A presumption that arises from the initial evidence presented, unless it is rebutted or disproven by additional evidence.
Prima facie violation: A violation or breach of a law or regulation that, on the surface, seems evident based on the available evidence.
Prima facie finding: A preliminary finding or conclusion that is made based on the initial evidence presented, subject to further investigation or examination.
Prima facie case of negligence: A case in which the initial evidence suggests that a defendant's actions or omissions may constitute negligence, warranting further scrutiny and a potential legal liability.
Prima facie discrimination: Discrimination that, at first sight, appears to be evident based on the presented facts or circumstances, potentially requiring further examination.
Prima facie proof: Proof or evidence that, on its face, appears to support a particular assertion or claim.
Prima facie jurisdiction: Jurisdiction that is established on the face of the matter, indicating that a court has the initial authority to hear and decide a case.
Prima facie unconstitutional: Something that, at first glance, appears to violate or be inconsistent with the constitution or constitutional principles, necessitating further legal analysis and evaluation.