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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The statement of claim, which was amended on Tuesday, contains allegations that have not been tested in court.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022

Private Media lawyer Michael Bradley told Reuters that the publisher was still considering the statement of claim, for which it has 28 days to file a defence.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2022

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

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

From The Window-Gazer by Mackay, Isabel Ecclestone

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