Subordinate Claim
/səˈbɔrdɪnət kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A claim that is secondary to a primary claim in a legal proceeding, often dependent on the outcome of the principal claim.
The court considered the subordinate claim only after deciding the main issue.
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- subordinate claims
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Commentary
Subordinate claims typically arise when a plaintiff or defendant asserts a secondary issue that depends on or complements the principal claim; properly identifying these is important for procedural clarity and judicial efficiency.
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