court action

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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

Families described how they had to instruct solicitors, threaten court action and, as in Jacqueline's case, hire debt collectors to recoup money owed to them.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

This process allows freeholders to start court action to seize someone's property if they have a service charge debt of more than £350.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Any such action would make us liable for court action.

From Guilt of the Brass Thieves by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)