Legal Standing
/ˈliːɡəl ˈstændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The right of a party to bring a lawsuit by demonstrating sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.
The court dismissed the case because the plaintiff lacked legal standing.
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Commentary
Legal standing requires both a concrete injury and a causal connection to the defendant's conduct; it is a threshold issue in litigation ensuring proper party interests.
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