Prima Facie Case Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Prima Facie Case.

Prima Facie Case (noun)

A Prima Facie Case refers to the initial set of evidence that a plaintiff provides in a lawsuit that, without any counter-evidence (rebuttal) from the defendant, is sufficient to prove the allegations and could result in a ruling in the plaintiff's favor. It is the evidence that, at first glance or upon initial examination, looks strong enough to support the plaintiff’s legal claims.