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A messy argument is a losing argument. A prima facie script brings order to chaos. It tells the judge exactly what you need to prove, exactly what you have, and exactly why the other side should be afraid.
A script is only words. If you say "Duty exists" but enter no evidence of the relationship (doctor/patient, driver/pedestrian), the judge will strike your script. Script the evidence, not just the rhetoric. Part 6: The Prima Facie Script in Popular Culture (Scriptwriting) Interestingly, the term "prima facie script" has a secondary life in Hollywood legal dramas. 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. A messy argument is a losing argument
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. A script is only words