Definition of "Cause of action"

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Legal claim with enough basis in fact to have a lawsuit.

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Kailyn Kailyn said:

Hello, I was wondering what the term action off land means?

Oct 21, 2022  15:17:50

 
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Hello Kailyn! The term is vague without a proper context. An action off-land may refer to a procedure on a specific land surface distinct from the sea or water. Off-land could also entail a rural or agricultural area involving a farming activity.

Nov 01, 2022  12:42:46
 
 
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