Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Prima Facie Case – Claim May Be Dismissed at Close of Plaintiff’s Case Where None Is Made Out

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A plaintiff must make out a prima facie case against each defendant. If no prima facie case is established, the claim may be dismissed without calling on the defendant. The principle saves judicial time. The defendant is entitled to judgment without presenting a defence. The…

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