Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Cause of Action – Definition – Every Fact Material to Be Proved to Entitle Plaintiff to Succeed

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

"Cause of action" has dual meanings: (1) Right to sue: The facts giving entitlement to judicial remedy—the situation creating the right to bring action. (2) Material facts to prove: Every fact material to proving the claim—facts plaintiff must establish and defendant may challenge. These complement…

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