Due Process Claim
/ˈduː ˈprɑːsɛs kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal cause of action alleging that a government entity has violated a person's constitutional rights to fair legal procedures under the Due Process Clause.
The plaintiff filed a due process claim after being denied a fair hearing.
Forms
- due process claim
- due process claims
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Commentary
Due process claims often require showing either procedural unfairness or arbitrary governmental action; drafting should specify which aspect is alleged.
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