court action

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He said the SNP's ruling body, the national executive committee, has backed court action to "recover the money that has been stolen from us".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bruel, 67, has in recent weeks been the subject of a wave of accusations – some of which are now being examined by prosecutors with a view to possible court action.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

His family planned to continue the legal action but in November his estate was placed into sequestration – the Scottish legal equivalent of bankruptcy – due to costs linked to court action.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Besides, this is merely a coroner's inquest and not a court action.

From The Cross-Cut by Cooper, Courtney Ryley