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Cause of action

noun

A claim sufficient to demand judicial attention; the facts that give rise to right of action.

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"Cause of action" Quotes from Famous Books

... not answer or appear when his name is called in court, the justice enters judgment of nonsuit. A plaintiff may, at any time before judgment is rendered, discontinue or withdraw his action, in which case also judgment of nonsuit is given. In cases of nonsuit, and also when no cause of action is found, judgment is rendered against the ...

— The Government Class Book • Andrew W. Young

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