merits

The term refers to a legal complaint that improperly incorporates all previous allegations into each count, making it difficult for the court to evaluate the claims on their own merits.

“Arguably California might not have standing to even get to the merits of the case.”

“We thank the court for stopping this horrific land exchange and allowing us to argue the merits of our pending lawsuit in court.”

Police Scotland said each case was assessed on its own merits and that it provided "suitable advice" to both the Jardines and the Kilpatricks.

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