This form is a listing of various Causes of Action. This form lists a variety of lawsuits which may be filed against a tortfeasor.
Indiana List of Causes of Action
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Section 34-26-5-2 - Persons eligible to file petition for order of protection; petition on behalf of a child; prohibition on mutual orders; jurisdiction for order sought against a minor (a) A person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a: (1) ...
Federal causes of action relate to a party's right to take legal action due to a violation of its legal rights. This is different from the general term cause of action. In federal litigation, a party only has cause of action if it has a recognized statutory or constitutional right to sue for a violation.
The U.S. Constitution and the 1964 Civil Rights Act guarantee individuals certain civil rights and liberties. If a state actor deprives a person of their civil rights, that person may have a cause for legal action against them through a civil rights lawsuit in either state or federal court.
In the realm of Federal Courts, the question of ?implied rights of action? asks when, if ever, may a plaintiff bring a federal right of action for the violation of a federal statute that does not expressly create one.
(a) Civil actions relating to acts taken by a board, a committee, a commission, an authority, or another instrumentality of a governmental entity may be brought only against the board, the committee, the commission, the authority, or the other instrumentality of a governmental entity.
Cause of action is the legal claim [a claim that sometimes goes unstated] that allows a party to seek judicial relief. This gives the legal right to seek a remedy because of the act or omission, failure to perform duty, or breach of obligation of the defendant towards the plaintiff.
1. In an action for libel or slander, it is sufficient to state generally that the defamatory matter published or spoken was about the plaintiff. If the defendant denies the allegation, the plaintiff must prove at trial the facts showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken about the plaintiff.
Examples of causes of action This can range from someone squatting on your land, to someone dumping their rubbish on your lawn. If this is a one-off event such as a drunk person sleeping in your front lawn, the police can be called to remove the offender.
