What is the burden of making a prima facie showing of the merit of a claim?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Adams v. Ghormley, G040728, No. 07CC01390 (Cal. App. 2011):
The burden was upon Adams to make a prima facie showing of the merit of her claim with evidence that was admissible at trial. (Salma v. Capon (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 1275, 1289.) "Unverified allegations in the pleadings or averments made on information and belief cannot make the showing. [Citations.]" (Ibid.)
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