Suit
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004765
A formal legal proceeding initiated by one party against another in a court of law. This action seeks to enforce a right, obtain a remedy, or resolve a dispute. The process begins with the filing of a complaint or petition and proceeds through discovery, trial, and potentially appeal.
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"definition": "A formal legal proceeding initiated by one party against another in a court of law. This action seeks to enforce a right, obtain a remedy, or resolve a dispute. The process begins with the filing of a complaint or petition and proceeds through discovery, trial, and potentially appeal.",
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