Elements of a Claim
/ˈɛləmənts əv ə kleɪm/
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- (n.) The fundamental components that must be proven to substantiate a legal claim in court.
To win the case, the plaintiff must establish all the elements of a claim.
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Elements of a claim vary depending on the type of claim and serve as a checklist for pleading and proof in litigation.
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