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First. See Primary. Imprimis. In4he first place. See First, 2. Prima facies. First view, or appearance. Prima facie. At first view; on first appearance. > Hudson Iron Co. v. Alger, ante. " Buck V. Buck, 18 N. Y. 340 (18.5S). s Cliquot's Champagne, 3 Wall. 141, 115 (1805); 1 Bened. 849. 4 [Peters v. Speights, 4 Md. Ch. 381 (1853): Abbott, Shipp. 492.] • Carr v. Austin, &c. E. Co., 18 F. R. 421 (1883). « Advertising Publications, Postage on, 16 Op. Att.- A prima facie case or evidence is that which, is received or continues until the contrary is shown. ^ Possession of a negotiable instrument, payable to bearer or indorsed in blanlc, is primafacie evidence of lawful ownersliip; and nothing short of fraud, not even gross negligence, will invalidate the holder's title.' But if the defendant proves that the paper originated in an illegality, or was lost or stolen, the presumption arisen that the holder gave no value for it. In that case, to recover, the plaintiff must show value paid.' See further Evidence; Faith; Nesotiate, 3; Receipt. Primse impressionis. Of the first impression, q. V.