Right of Action
/ˈraɪt əv ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal entitlement to initiate a lawsuit to enforce a claim or protect a legal interest.
The plaintiff asserted his right of action to recover damages.
- (n.) The capacity of a person to bring a matter before a court to obtain a remedy.
Without a proper right of action, the court will dismiss the case for lack of standing.
Forms
- rights of action
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Commentary
The right of action refers specifically to the legal capacity to commence judicial proceedings and is distinct from the underlying cause or claim, which is the substantive basis for the suit.
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