Comparative law notes
In the United States, the phrase "cause of action" is frequently (and informally) used synonymously with lawsuit.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- Klageanspruch
- Klagegrund
- Anspruchsgrundlage
- Klage
- Anspruch
cause of action means:
- lawsuit
- legal action
- cause of action
- case
- statement of claim
- complaint
Klage means:
Klage
Substantiv
partial
cause of action
noun
Definitions of cause of action
the facts that give rise to (=lead to) a lawsuit or a legal claim
The judge ruled that the federal Noise Control Act did not provide the plaintiff with a cause of action to sue in a federal district court.