Case Filing
/ˈkeɪs ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of submitting legal documents to a court, initiating or registering a lawsuit or legal proceeding.
The attorney completed the case filing to commence the litigation.
Forms
- case filing
- case filings
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Commentary
Case filing is a procedural step signaling the formal start of judicial consideration of a matter; precision in filing ensures proper docketing and timeliness.
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