statement of claim

British

noun

law (in England) the first pleading made by the claimant in a civil court action showing the facts upon which he or she relies in support of the claim and the relief asked for

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statement of claim

"The statement of claim predominantly seeks reliefs for environmental damages, negligence, and the halting of commercial asset divestments," the judge said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

In a statement of claim filed on Tuesday, they argued that Crikey had baselessly accused Lachlan Murdoch of criminal behavior and associations.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2022

The allegations surfaced in a statement of claim filed on Tuesday in Canada against the Quebec Catholic diocese.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2022

“A lot of people are taking the allegations in the statement of claim as fact,” Smith said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2022

Nothing, save a cold, calm statement of claim....

From The Window-Gazer by Mackay, Isabel Ecclestone

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