cause of action Definition
cause of action
noun
Law the facts alleged in a complaint, upon which is based the plaintiff's right to a legal remedy in a court of law
cause of action Law Definition
n
- A collection of facts that, if true, would entitle a party to be awarded a remedy from another party by a court; the facts that give a person the legal right to sue. See also claim for relief and right of action.
- A lawsuit.
- In many states, the same as a claim for relief.
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