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Lawsuit
(redirected from litigate)

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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)



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The district court dismissed the action, finding that the prisoners could not litigate jointly in forma pauperis.
Further, if the Service chooses to litigate the matter, it must follow all of the rules and procedures of the court in which the suit is litigated.
ADVO rejects Valassis' invitation to litigate this case by press release.
 
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