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A popular designation of a legal proceeding between two parties in the courts, instituted by one party to compel another to do himself or herself justice, regardless of whether the action is based upon law or Equity. lawsuit n. a common term for a legal action by one person or entity against another person or entity, to be decided in a court of law, sometimes just called a "suit." The legal claims within a lawsuit are called "causes of action." (See: cause of action, case, suit) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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INEX has filed a motion to dismiss the law suit initiated by Protiva on the grounds that California is an inappropriate venue to settle a dispute between two British Columbia based companies and that the law suit filed in California is nearly identical to claims filed in British Columbia Supreme Court. 16 filed a law suit in a Texas district court against Saudi International Petrochemical Co. The prevailing party in a law suit is usually awarded court costs. |
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