statement of claim

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Taxi Apps, an Australian startup that developed taxi-hailing app GoCatch, lodged a 196-page statement of claim in the Victoria state Supreme Court in which it alleges Uber knowingly launched UberX illegally in Australia in 2014.

From Seattle Times

Brink's alleged that Canada's largest airline failed to enlist reasonable and appropriate security measures and protocols to prevent the heist, according to a statement of claim filed in Canada's federal court on Oct.

From Reuters

A Barrick Gold spokesperson said the company received the Statement of Claim earlier on Wednesday.

From Reuters

In a statement of claim, the child's legal team said she had been incapacitated and prevented from enjoying some amenities of life.

From BBC

According to a statement of claim, the plaintiffs have asked for $1 million in damages for breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, breach of contract, and vicarious liability for physical, psychological and emotional abuse, sexual harassment and mental suffering.

From Seattle Times