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prima facie case

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A quick definition of prima facie case:

Prima facie case: This means that there is enough evidence to support a claim or accusation. It is like having a first impression that something is true based on the available information. It does not mean that the claim or accusation is definitely true, but it is enough to start a legal case or investigation.

A more thorough explanation:

A prima facie case is a legal term that means there is enough evidence to support a claim or accusation. It is a Latin term that translates to "at first sight" or "on its face."

For example, if someone is accused of stealing, a prima facie case would require evidence such as eyewitness testimony or video footage that shows the person taking the item without permission. If there is enough evidence to support the claim, then a prima facie case has been established.

Another example could be in a discrimination case. If an employee can provide evidence that they were treated unfairly based on their race, gender, or other protected characteristic, then a prima facie case of discrimination has been established.

Overall, a prima facie case is important because it sets the foundation for a legal case. It shows that there is enough evidence to support a claim and allows the case to move forward in the legal system.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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