statement of claim
Noun
Meaning
statement of claim (plural statements of claim)
(law) A statement issued in civil court proceedings by a plaintiff. It sets forth the complaints against the defendants, and the prayers for relief from the court.
Examples
"As a result of the defendants' negligence, Piercey suffered physical, emotional and psychological damages and ultimately a wrongful death," reads a statement of claim filed Dec. 17 at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Conic, who holds an 8.56% joint-venture interest in the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Operation, does not have any ownership interest in MCC Ramu Nickel and is not named in (and is not a party to) the writ of summons and statement of claim.
A statement of claim she has filed in the principal registry explains that she divorced Mr. Sinyangwe in August, 2018 after which properties were shared equally.
“Most recently, employees from CSIS filed a statement of claim with the Federal Court alleging discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
The city's statement of claim lists four Fabca related companies and their principals among the dozens of defendants.
The statement of claim also lists St. John's Cathedral Boys' School (Manitoba) Inc. and the Diocese of Rupert's Land — the Anglican diocese which includes much of southern Manitoba — as defendants.