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claim against a governmental agency :: legal definition


Claim against a governmental agency - n. any time one believes he/she has a right to payment for damages from the government or on an unpaid contract with a government agency (including city, county, state, school district) the first step is to file a written claim according to state laws which vary considerably. Usually the time to file a claim is relatively brief. If the claim is rejected or ignored and the claimant wants to try again, the claimant must file a lawsuit within a time period usually shorter than other types of lawsuits.


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claim in bankruptcy :: n. the written claim filed by persons or businesse ... : bankruptcy bankruptcy proceedings
complaint :: n. the first document filed with the court (actual ... g prayer service of process summons
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copyright :: 1) n. the exclusive right of the author or creator ... plagiarism public domain trademark
corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities
counterclaim :: n. a retaliatory claim by a defendant against a pl ... d. See also: answer cross-complaint
court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials.
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demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading
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eminent domain :: n. the power of a governmental entity (federal, st ... ngs. See also: condemn condemnation
extraordinary fees :: n. attorneys' fees claimed, usually in the adminis ... n. See also: attorney's fee probate
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interlocutory decree :: n. a court judgment which is temporary and not int ... ppeared to waste the parties' time.
interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery
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inverse condemnation :: n. the taking of property by a government agency w ... e also: condemnation eminent domain
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jury fees :: n. the rather minimal amount paid each day to juro ... ees as a court cost. See also: jury
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larceny :: n. the crime of taking the goods of another person ... : grand larceny petty larceny theft
law :: n. 1) any system of regulations to govern the cond ... um maritime law natural law statute
libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander
lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order.
mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate
not guilty :: n. 1) plea of a person who claims not to have comm ... t guilty by reason of insanity plea
notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights.
procedure :: n. the methods and mechanics of the legal process. ... cases are tried and judgments made.
property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property
record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial
regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures.
rehearing :: n. conducting a hearing again based on the motion ... the judge or agency was just wrong.
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service of process :: n. the delivery of copies of legal documents such ... by publication substituted service
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speedy trial :: n. in criminal prosecutions, the right of a defend ... hurt by the waiver. See also: trial
standing :: n. the right to file a lawsuit or file a petition ... so: actual controversy jurisdiction
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
summons :: n. a document issued by the court at the time a la ... use service service of process writ
temporary insanity :: n. in a criminal prosecution, a defense by the acc ... diminished capacity insanity intent
timely :: adj. within the time required by statute, court ru ... ed on the 61st day is not "timely."
toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry.
tort claims act :: n. a federal or state act which, under certain con ... . See also: Federal Tort Claims Act
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