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
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
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
Not only were the abbesses sued, but they themselves did not hesitate to institute legal proceedings in defence of what they believed were their rights.
From Women of England by James, Bartlett Burleigh
He had never heard of an attempt by the post-office to institute legal proceedings.
From Cheap Postage by Leavitt, Joshua
