Pendent Claim
/ˈpɛn.dənt kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A claim that is dependent on the court's jurisdiction over another, primary claim in the same lawsuit.
The court exercised jurisdiction over the pendent claim since it arose from the same facts as the primary claim.
Forms
- pendent claim
- pendent claims
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Commentary
A pendent claim often arises in federal courts where jurisdiction over one claim allows inclusion of related state claims to promote judicial efficiency.
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