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Today's Terms
prima facie
Definition:
Literally, "on its face." A fact presumed to be true unless disproved by some other evidence. In a criminal case, when the prosecution rests, the state's case is said to be prima facie, if the evidence so far introduced is sufficient to convict.
Leading question
Definition:
One that virtually instructs a witness how to answer or puts into his mouth words to be echoed back; one, which suggests to the witness the answer, desired. Ordinarily prohibited on direct examination, although allowed on cross-examination.
Restitution
Definition:
A party is said to "rest" or "rest his case" when he/she has presented all the evidence he/she intends to offer.
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