Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Cause of Action — Definition and Composition

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Cause of action means the facts giving rise to a right to sue. It is the factual basis for a claim, not the legal theory. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule determines when a claim arises for limitation purposes. The plaintiff must plead…

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