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Case Stated

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An action that is brought upon the agreement of the parties who submit a statement of undisputed facts to the court but who take adversary positions as to the legal ramifications of the facts, thereby requiring a judge to decide the Question of Law presented.

A case stated is also called an amicable action, a case agreed on, or a friendly suit.



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