Noun
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.
"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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
“Most recently, employees from CSIS filed a statement of claim with the Federal Court alleging discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Source: Internet
The city's statement of claim lists four Fabca related companies and their principals among the dozens of defendants. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet