Stiles v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “"Prima facie evidence is `evidence which suffices for the proof of a particular fact until contradicted or overcome by other evidence.' * * * An inference or presumption of law, affirmative or negative of a fact, in the absence of proof, or until proof can be obtained or produced to overcome the inference. Black's Law Dictionary, 3d Ed., p. 700. "Ballentine's Law Dictionary defines the term as `such evidence as, in judgment of law, is sufficient to establish the fact; and, if not rebutted, remains sufficient for the purpose. In a legal sense, such prima facie evidence, in the absence of all controlling evidence, or discrediting circumstances, becomes conclusive of the fact.' P. 1009."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 415 So. 2d 1190 - Eldridge v. State

2. “`Prima facie evidence' means that which brings about a measure of proof which, unless it is self contradictory or is contradicted by the defense, would support the jury's inferring the existence of one or more elements of a crime.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 415 So. 2d 1190 - Eldridge v. State