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Actionable

Where there exist sufficient facts or circumstances to meet the legal requirements for a party to file a legitimate lawsuit against another party.

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

A situation where enough facts or circumstances exist to meet the legal requirements to file a legitimate lawsuit. If the facts required to prove a case cannot be alleged in the complaint, the case is not actionable. (See also: cause of action)

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm