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What is the purpose of a cause of action in a legal case?
What is the purpose of a cause of action in a legal case?
- To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant
- To provide a basis for the plaintiff to seek a remedy or relief (correct)
- To enforce a contract between the parties involved
- To establish the jurisdiction of the court
Which of the following best defines a cause of action in law?
Which of the following best defines a cause of action in law?
- The punishment imposed on a defendant in a criminal case
- A legal claim or right that a plaintiff has against a defendant (correct)
- The decision made by a judge in a legal case
- The process of filing a lawsuit in court
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid cause of action?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid cause of action?
- Statute of limitations
- Proof of damages
- Standing to sue
- Consent of the defendant (correct)
