institute legal proceedings
Example Sentences
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“If you fail to perform or otherwise comply, Landlord declares the forfeiture of your Rental/Lease agreement and will institute legal proceedings to obtain possession,” it read.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023
Driven almost to desperation, Mr. John Paris at length resolved to institute legal proceedings for redress.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
She begged Mr. Temple to institute legal proceedings, and have the matter thoroughly sifted.
From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Lee, Minnie Mary
My injunctions were not to open it until all negotiations had failed and it was necessary to institute legal proceedings.
From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert
He had never heard of an attempt by the post-office to institute legal proceedings.
From Cheap Postage by Leavitt, Joshua