Commencement of Legal Action
/kəˈmɛnsmənt ʌv ˈliːɡəl ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal initiation of a lawsuit or legal proceeding, typically marked by filing a complaint or petition with a court.
The commencement of legal action occurred when the plaintiff filed the complaint.
- (n.) The point in time when a claim or cause of action begins to be enforceable in court.
The statute of limitations runs from the commencement of legal action.
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Commentary
Used to denote the specific procedural event that triggers judicial involvement; clarity on what constitutes commencement is essential for procedural deadlines.
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