Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Cause of Action – Definition of “Cause of Action”

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This comprehensively restates cause of action definition (see Principle 489). Multiple definitions converge: (1) Factual situation: Existence entitles remedy against another—facts giving right to judicial relief. (2) Material facts: Every fact (not evidence) plaintiff must prove if disputed to support judgment—facts establishing claim elements. (3)…

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