Prima - Facie Script

This is not a literal screenplay for a Hollywood film. Instead, the prima facie script is a structured, oral or written template used by attorneys, arbitrators, and students to establish the bare minimum necessary to win a case—provided the opposing party presents no rebuttal. Whether you are preparing for a debate, drafting a motion to dismiss, or writing a legal drama, mastering the prima facie script is essential.

A prima facie case is not a "win." It is merely a ticket to continue the trial. If a judge says you have made a prima facie case, they are saying, "You have enough to survive a motion to dismiss." They are not saying you will win. prima facie script

Every prima facie script is conditional. If the defense produces a legitimate affirmative defense (e.g., self-defense, statute of frauds), your prima facie script becomes irrelevant. Always anticipate the rebuttal. This is not a literal screenplay for a Hollywood film