prima facie case

A case in which the evidence presented is sufficient for a judgment to be made unless the evidence is contested.

A case sufficient on its face, being supported by at least the requisite minimum of evidence, and being free from palpable defects. State of facts that entitles a party to have the case go to the jury. See 105 N.E. 2d 454, 458. One that will usually prevail in the absence of contradictory evidence; "one in which the evidence is sufficient to support but not to compel a certain conclusion and does no more than furnish evidence to be considered and weighed but not necessarily to be accepted by the trier of the facts." 185 N.E. 2d 115, 124. Sufficient to avoid a directed verdict or a motion to dismiss. See presumption; prima facie.