Legal Insufficiency
/ˈliːɡəl ɪnˌsʌfɪˈʃɛnsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A defect in a legal claim or document that renders it insufficient to sustain a cause of action or defense, often justifying dismissal without trial.
The court dismissed the case due to legal insufficiency in the complaint.
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Commentary
Legal insufficiency usually pertains to procedural rules about whether a claim or defense meets the minimal legal standards; it is distinct from factual insufficiency, which relates to the evidence.
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